The story of the Peden brothers below was contributed by Diane Moore, descendant of the Peden family of Maybole. "On Remembrance Day, one tends to think first of the young men who gave their lives for Canada in the two great wars. Occasionally we will remember the often-forgotten suffering of others: the parents, wives and sweethearts of the men in action. The mental strain they endured was often cruel and protracted". For the Peden family the "great war" was especially difficult. To read their story click on the article below. Click on the other images below to view them full size.

Related to the Peden family are the McCance family.  Further details about the Peden brothers and their family can be seen on Hugh Peden's excellent family website.