Jeffrey Peabody Obituary

Jeffrey T. Peabody, beloved son of The Very Rev. John N. Peabody, the late Dean of the Episcopal Cathedral in Baltimore, and Mrs. Ruth J. Peabody, died on December 23, 2020 at age 68. A standout, varsity lacrosse goalie for Gilman School, he graduated from Washington College, and became a chiropractor in San Diego, CA. His only son, Justin A. Peabody, U.S. Naval Academy '15, is a submarine officer based in Norfolk, VA. Jeff is also survived by his brothers, attorney Bradford C. Peabody of Baltimore, and retired FEMA employee John N. Peabody, Jr. of Westminster, MD. Memorial donations may be made to Gilman School.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Dec. 28, 2020.

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Karen from Montreal

June 7, 2022

My most gracious condolences to you Justin as a dear old close friend of Dad . I just learned of his passing . I´m so sad to hear as today he would have turned 70 . Please know that Dad lived with me a short while and praised you continuously. He loved you so very much. His legacy and his son and May Jesus be "your all".....

Jean Calkins Reyes

January 11, 2021

I'm truly sorry for Jeff's passing. I was one of His patients in San Diego. I came across His business card, a few days ago, and wondered where He was practicing. I lived in San Diego for 4 yrs & originally from LeClaire (Davenport) Iowa. I was one of His 'special' patients. Having had both hips pinned, when I was 8 & 9 yrs old, Jeff couldn't take any xrays because I was pregnant. He made sure that He didn't 'hurt' me & kept telling Him that it felt good to get adjusted.
On another sad note, Jeff passed on my birthday, Dec 23rd. I will never forget him. Prayers for His Family and Friends. May the Lord bless You All!!❤

Bill Mueller

January 9, 2021

Jeff was my classmate at Gilman, Class of 1970. My heart goes out to his family, and for what you all have endured with Jeff’s decline and death.
In high school, it’s unusual to think about death. Jeff and I had many conversations over the years, on matters large and small, and I think Jeff had the maturity to talk about those more weighty matters, including death. I wonder if his parents’ gravitas wasn’t part of that depth. But Jeff and I were very happy talking about parties, dances, and girlfriends. I fondly remember Jeff in a tuxedo with a beautiful young woman on his arm, and he was smiling with delight. Jeff and I lost touch after 1970 or so, but I was intrigued to hear that he became a chiropractor. I can see him doing that work, using some of the same movements that highlighted his work as a lacrosse goalie. He had to move quickly, of course. But Jeff’s moves were always smoothly and deftly done.
I send my thoughts and prayers to John, Brad, and Justin.

Page West

January 5, 2021

Jeff was a wonderful friend at Gilman. I knew him outside my usual friend circle in our class of 1970. Jeff and I often, it seemed, found ourselves in one-on-one conversations about matters both trivial and deep. We debated about whose dates were the hottest and who would attend the Senior Dance more often (we tied on frequency, but he always had the hottest date). Unusual for me back then, we also talked about life's paths and philosophical esoterica. I was first surprised when I learned that his dad was a minister, and then I wasn't so surprised because his dad's thoughtfulness rubbed off on him completely. I loved his thin smirky smile. And I was inspired by his athletic ability. He sort of walked around stand-up carelessly, but boy was he fast. No, maybe he was quick more than he was fast. It also came as no surprise that he excelled in lacrosse.

My Dad passed away from Alzheimer's some years ago. Through many instances and interactions with him during his long decline, I came to realize that, deep down, he was still there. His brain chemistry was preventing him from exchanging and transacting with us regularly on a normal basis. But who he was, his essence, remained intact. This helped ease my pain a bit, as son and caregiver. My hopeful side makes me think that Jeff was also still Jeff all the way through.

Rosemary Kestle

December 29, 2020

My sincere condolences to your family. I loved this man as a brother in Christ. I had become very dear friends with him in recent years as I visited my husband daily until Jim’s passing in April. Jeff was the a kindest most gentle man, and he loved the Lord. He was always joyful and he was deeply concerned for others. Praise God he is resting in our Heavenly Fathers arms, totally healed for all eternity! With deepest sympathy.

Bob Cole

December 28, 2020

The staff at Jeff's nursing home seemed to be very fond of him. A tough long good-bye for his family. But when the outer shell gets stripped away, maybe you get the essence of the person, and it was a good essence. Your Gilman '70 classmates will miss seeing you at our long-delayed 50th Reunion next year. R.I.P. Jeff.

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