Richard C. Pelletier age 80 of Salem, NH, died Wednesday, Nov. 2nd at Bedford Hills in Bedford, NH.
He was born in Methuen, MA, where he grew up and attended schools. He was a former resident of Salem, NH.
Mr. Pelletier was a self employed cabinet maker. He was a US Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a former parishioner of St. Monica’s in Methuen, and St. Joseph Church in Salem, NH Mr. Pelletier enjoyed carving and woodworking, but his passion was painting, and was a former President of the Merrimack Valley Artist’s Association. He volunteered his time doing restorations work at St. Theresa’s Church in Methuen, MA.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years: Pauline (Chalifour) Pelletier of Derry, NH
Son: Daniel & his wife Robyn Pelletier of Derry, NH
Daughter: Karen Lombari of Saco, ME
Sisters: Mary Gaudette of Methuen, MA
Sr. Claire Pelletier of Biddeford, ME
Sr. Theresa Pelletier of Biddeford, ME
6 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, Several Nieces & Nephews
Calling hours will be held Thursday, Nov. 3rd from 4-7 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, Nov. 4th at 11 AM at St. Joseph Church, Salem, NH. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery, Derry, NH.
Memorial donations may be made to the: Alzheimer’s Assoc. of NH, 5 Bedford Farms Dr, Suite 201, Bedford, NH 03110