Peeples, Murdo Conrad, age 75 of Grande Anse, Richmond Co. Passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Strait Richmond Hospital, Evanston. Born in Point Tupper, Richmond Co., on February 5, 1942 he was a son of the late Earl and Christine (MacDonald) Peeples. Murdo was a retired employee of Stora Forest Industries for 35 years. He was a life member of the former Port Hawkesbury Lions Club; an associate member of Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 47, St. Peter’s. He loved snowmobiling and hunting. Murdo is survived by his brother, Wes (Lillian), Grande Anse; sisters, Margaret Wilkins, Nictaux; Kaye Morgan, Cleveland, Anna (Peter) MacIntyre, Grantville. Murdo was a favourite uncle to his many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, great-grandniece and great-grandnephew. He was predeceased by his brothers-in-law, Harold Wilkins and A.J. Morgan. Visitation will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, February 18 in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 724 Granville St., Port Hawkesbury. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, February 19 in St. Mark's United Church, 504 Bernard Street, Port Hawkesbury with Rev. Donna Lovelace officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in Black River Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Murdo may be made the charity of your choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Collins, Dr. Pluta and the nursing staff of Strait Richmond Hospital for their care and compassion during Murdo’s stay in Strait Richmond Hospital. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation Saturday, February 18, 2017 Visitation Time 2 - 8 p.m. Visitation Location Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, 724 Granville St., Port Hawkesbury. Service Information Service Date Sunday, February 19, 2017 Service Time 2 p.m. Service Location St. Mark's United Church, 504 Bernard Street, Port Hawkesbury Burial Information Burial Date Burial will take place at a later date Burial Location Black River Cemetery