Geoff Peddle

Geoffrey Curtis Ralph Peddle (1 January 1963 – 8 October 2020) was the bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador from 2014 to 2020.

Early life and family
Peddle was born in Bonavista and grew up in Trinity, Lethbridge and Whitbourne. He held a BA and an MA degree from Memorial University, an M.Div. degree from Queen’s College, and a Ph.D. degree from Cardiff University. He and his wife, Kathy, made their home in Mount Pearl near St. John's. They have two sons, Adam and Benjamin. He was the brother of the former Chaplain General of Canada, Brigadier General (Ret.) Gerald Peddle.

Anglican Church of Canada
Peddle was ordained in 1987. He served in the Parish of Lake Melville, the Parish of Arnold's Cove, the Parish of the Ascension and the Parish of the Good Shepherd, both located in Mount Pearl. He also served as Diocesan Executive Officer for the Diocese of Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador 2005-2009 and as Provost, Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s College, the Newfoundland and Labrador theological college. He was the author of various academic articles and books, notably, From Mount Pearl to Mount Sinai, The Atonement of Jack Fowler, The Church Lads' Brigade in Newfoundland: A People's Story  Church Lads' Brigade and The Church of England Orphanage in Newfoundland: 1855-1969.

Peddle died on 8 October 2020.