Jean Yves “Frenchy” Pelletier, 81, of Hudson, NH, passed away at home on Thursday January 11, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on April 18, 1942 in St. Rose, Quebec, Canada, a son of the late Joseph and Noella (Blanchette) Pelletier. He worked as an equipment operator for International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 4 where he continued to be a proud member even after retirement.
He worked the track at Star Speedway in Epping for many years, working the scales and loved the races. He also was a lifetime member at Club National and the Lafayette Club, both in Nashua. He participated in many different Cribbage Leagues and tournaments all over Southern NH. He mostly enjoyed and took pride in working outdoors and tending to his vegetable and flower gardens. He was so proud to share the fruits of his labor with neighbors, friends and family. He enjoyed cooking, canning and sharing his homemade Gorton (French-Canadian Pork Spread) with everyone.
He is survived by his partner Joan Killingsworth of 20 years, his two children, Tina (Pelletier) Sargent and her husband Dan of Derry, NH, and Tony Pelletier of Manchester, NH; four grandchildren, Jacob, Hayley, Emily and Alex; two sisters, Odette (Pelletier) Dube, and Denise (Pelletier) Lemay; as well as nieces, nephews and extended family.
He will forever be missed by all and to know him was to love him; his personality was bigger than life.
There are no calling hours. A Celebration of Life will be held at Club National, 127 Pine St, Nashua NH 03060 on Sunday February 18th from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. Memorial contributions may be made to Home Hospice and Health, Nashua NH- Link, https://www.hhhc.org/how-to-help/memorial-gifts/.