Donald Gordon Peckham

With shattered hearts we are announcing the passing of Donald Gordon Peckham, 68, formerly of New Waterford, N.S. on August 6th, 2025 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, who held his hands with love.

Donnie was a devoted husband, an exceptional father, and an indulgent loving Poppy.

Born in New Waterford N.S., Donnie was the son of the late Gordon and Marjorie Peckham. Donnie was happily married to his wife Debbie Peckham for 48 beautiful years. Donnie was a professional Mining Engineer for Devco before his retirement in 2011.

He loved all things Mira including boating, campfires, card games, fishing, hunting and spending time with friends and family. Donnie was well known to always be willing to lend a helping hand to his friends and neighbours. Fond memories remain of him causing harmless mischief with his favourite toy; the little orange Kubota tractor.

Surviving are his loving wife and partner in crime, Debbie Peckham (Villa) and his children Aliesha (Cordell MacAulay) and Aimee (Nathan Short). Missing their Poppy are three grandchildren Leland, Vivian, and Rory. Donnie also leaves behind his siblings Wayne (Linda), Lorraine (Keith), Jean, Joan (Ford) and Blair (Donna). In addition, Donnie will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides his parents, Donnie is predeceased by his father and mother-in-law Fiorentino (Nooka) and Mildred Villa.

Cremation has taken place and his final resting place will be in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. A Celebration of Life will be held and announced at a later date. Donations in Donnie’s memory may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada-Nova Scotia Chapter. Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.foresthaven.ca.