I WAS SADDENED TODAT TO LEARN OF HUGH;S PASSING. MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL MEMBERS OF HIS FAMILY I HAD THE PLEASURE OF SERVING WITH HUGH IN THE FIRST HMCS IROQUOIS. WE PAID HER OFF TOGETHER ON OCTOBER 25TH 1962. HE DROVE ME TO THE AIRPORT TO CATCH A PLANE TO MY NEXT SHIP. OIR PATHS UNFORTUNATELY NEVER CROSSED AGAIN. I HAVE ALE]WAYS REMEMBERED HIM AS A GREAT SHIPMATE AND A FIME HUMAN BEING.

REST IN PEACE HUGH.

TED KELLY

The epitome of life and death

Would be the 5th of June,

To Nicole, this day a daughter born

Yet a father gone too soon.

We know not of the hour

& we know not the day,

Life is such a mystery

Indeed, it's come what may.

The circle of life is ever turning

& all things must come to pass,

So we live inside the memories

Cherish each & every last.

He left you with his legacy

so keep him close to you,

The man the myth the legand

Also known as Hugh.

Once a captain in the Navy

He served his country well,

& he loved his life with Eleanor

before he bid her fare thee well.

You could find him in his study

With all things that had him hooked,

Navy ships and railways

The likes of trains & gardening books.

Yes he loved his garden

Tending to his greens,

He was a master of the peonies

& of course those "Squeaky beans".

You could find himbuilding railroads

For his love of model trains,

But time spent with his grand kids

is when he felt his greatest gains.

An avid reader of the westerns

history & so much more,

& when he had a book in hand

It was likely Louis D L'amour.

Now you'll find him in the sunset

Or maybe when it rains,

Forever you will think of him

With every passing train.

It is with my heartfelt sympathy

I wanted just to say,

I'm saddened deeply by your loss

On such a special day.

Nicole,

my thoughts be with your family

I raise my glass to Hugh,

In honor of his passing

On the 5th of June.

Danielle and Nicole; It is difficult at any time to lose a parent. Have comfort in knowing your Dad is now resting with your Mom and the bond you have as a family.

Captain Peden lived a full and interesting life; shown in the many highlights of his career choices and from the travels to several provinces while raising a family.

I know your dad’s intellect and curiosity is shared among his children, seeing firsthand from my friendship with both Danielle and Nicole. I only met your parents a few times in Topsail and saw your Dad’s amazing train collection. I can only imagine how much it has grown. He did have many passions and obviously enjoyed the retirement in developing new interests.

Your dad will be forever in your hearts; celebrate his life and cherish the many memories. He left behind a legacy and the work of his passions now to be shared among the next generation of Peden’s.

My thoughts are with you and the extended family as you say ‘farewell’ to your Dad

My prayers and thoughts are with you Danielle and your family. I have great memories of meals at St. Laurent St and visits to Topsail.

Danielle, Nicole, Roxanne and family. Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I will remember his s nose of humour, and his awesome garden and train room in Topsail. Thinking of all of you.

Kim