John Leonard Pelley's obituary , Passed away on November 14, 2025 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

John Leonard Pelley

August 13, 1957 - November 14, 2025 (68 years old)

New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

John Leonard Pelley's obituary , Passed away on November 14, 2025 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
H. W. Angus & H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Homes

Share

John Leonard Pelley

August 13, 1957 - November 14, 2025 (68 years old)

New Glasgow, Nova Scotia

Are you a family member?

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

John Leonard Pelley Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John Leonard Pelley (New Glasgow, Nova Scotia), born in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 14, 2025 at the age of 68. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jim Pelley and Edith Pelley (Davis); and his siblings, Myrtle Hare, Dot MacPherson, Charlie, Joseph Pelley and Kent.

He is survived by: his significant other Debbie Surette of New Glasgow; his stepchildren, Nikki Best (Mike) and Justin Surette (Stephanie); his grandchildren, Chloe, Bianca, Abigail, Shemar and Sister Anne Benoit (Eddy); and his brother-in-law John Hare. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

There will be no service as per John's wishes but a donation in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society if you wish.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
H. W. Angus & H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Homes



Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer John Leonard Pelley’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

A person wrote a message from the heart

500 CHARACTERS

Words of sympathy

November 16, 2025

Gerry Crouse wrote a sympathy message

“Thank you for being an amazing friend, John. We will forever cherish your memory in our hearts. Rest Easy John. ❤️”


500 CHARACTERS

Make sure relatives of John Leonard Pelley know they have sympathy messages here.

Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of John Leonard Pelley.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize John Leonard Pelley and express their condolences more easily.
Authorize the original