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In Memory of
Vincent Edward Pellettier
1929 - 2020
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Michelle Pellettier uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, May 2, 2020
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Whole family at uncle John's house party.
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Michelle Pellettier uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, May 2, 2020
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Mom and Dad as youth! Mary Christine photo bombing!
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Michelle Pellettier posted a condolence
Saturday, May 2, 2020
He had a long, peaceful life into his 91st year.
My father was most generous with his kindness towards others and his volunteerism. No matter where he went, he greeted others with a smile and conversation (store keepers, cashiers, other shoppers, complete strangers etc etc etc). Outside of his life-long career, he also gave his time as a school trustee and volunteer for numerous causes.
He lived his faith through many deeds, leadership and fellowship. Home was his quiet place despite a house full of 8 children. At home he was quiet. Even keel. Peaceable. Still.
The last 7 years of his life were met with great challenges including the loss of his wife of 60 years; and the loss of mobility with dementia. Despite this, when looking into his eyes I could still sense his peace.
I am grateful for his life and his spirit. He lived a life of purpose - for the glory of God almighty.
"Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth." Psalms 46:10
Love,
Michelle
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Mary-Christine Benson posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
The joy Vince brought to our lives will not be forgotten. I am so thankful to have shared memories with all the Pellettier family. I will always remember the great impact Vince had on our lives. Where lives pass, memories carry on forever! RIP dear Vince.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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Jeff Pellettier lit a candle
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
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I want to say thanks Dad for the memories of working with you At McEacherns.
Those was the good times we had together. Will miss you and love you.
Love
Jeff & Shawnda Pellettier
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David Pellettier uploaded photo(s)
Monday, April 27, 2020
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Vincent Pellettier
A chance to celebrate a great man.
Vince, born in Toronto in 1929, the only son of hard working parents who owned and operated a small grocery across from what is today Sporting Life on Yonge St, in North Toronto.
Vince learned the value of work early delivering groceries by bicycle in the immediate area and tending to chores at the store between deliveries.
Born and raised in the St Clair/Mt Pleasant area Vince attended St Michael’s College School where he developed strong lifetime friendships with a short list of dear friends. It was in this area where he met Catherine Moran, his future wife and mother to their eight children (7 boys & 1 girl).
On a single income Vince and Cathy were able to provide everything a young family could hope for. Vince worked to support the family with Cathy tending to the responsibilities of 8 kids running tirelessly at home. Settling initially on Cardinal Pl at Yonge & Lawrence and later moving to Dinnick Cres the Pellettier gang was ensconced in the neigbourhood. The boys delivered newspapers for years, were active in various community sports, and leaders in a variety of local tennis clubs.
Vince and Cathy instilled in all the need for a strong education. Putting the kids through De La Salle, St Michaels or Loretto Abby, 7 of the 8 kids went on to complete university degrees.
Despite the obvious financial challenges of raising 8 kids on a single income, and insisting on sports activities, Sunday church and a proper education for all, Vince still found room for the occasional luxury. These included a trip to Expo ’67 with the three oldest boys; seasons tickets to the Leafs and Blue Jays which the boys would fight to attend or a rented cottage in Muskoka for a couple of summers, despite his distaste for the water. Vince also had an intriguing curiousity, he was an early adopter, when McDonald’s opened their first location in Toronto(quickly putting Red Barn out of business) – let’s go check that out; in the ‘70’s when Dennis Weaver in the hit TV series McLeod popularized the sheepskin jacket, Vince had to have one of those; when Seiko launched their digital watch, Vince had one of the first; Atari’s Pong in ’72 – check; time for a second car? How about a ’67 Mustang convertible; American Motors launched the Pacer, yup got one of them(before Mike Myers popularized that in Wayne’s World); time for a new car(every two years!) – Chrysler just launched the sleek “personal luxury Coupe” the Cordoba, with Corinthian leather – yup; the family was outgrowing the house on Dinnick, let’s add a sleek addition in the back(designed by Gordon Smeaton) with a dining space and Family Room to accommodate all, with an eye catching tapestry on one wall and contemporary art on the other; what about a pool for the backyard, where the skating rink used to sit, – the kids screemed yeah!
And… on top of all of this…
Vince still found time to contribute to the community at large. His contributions ranged from initiating a tyke hockey house league, to acting as a School Board trustee, volunteering at the church for years, with St Vincent de Paul, as Lectern at St Michael’s Cathedral, working with Meals on Wheels, Inn from the Cold and driving cancer patients to their treatments. Vince set an extraordinary example of service and contribution to our community and was a parent anyone would be proud of.
Vince was a man built on sound values, the fruits of a child raised in the depression years. Resilient and persistent, quiet, patient, generous and kind. Vince was the tortoise to the hare….a clear, slow and steady pace. This was applied equally to a quiet evening at home or life’s greatest challenges. No complaining, no feeling sorry for yourself, no looking back – always buoyant! There was always just one way forward, one step at a time.
Today we say goodbye to a great man, our father – Vince Pellettier.
Thank you Dad, we love you and will never forget your countless acts of kindness and cherish forever your steady guidance.
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The family of Vincent Edward Pellettier uploaded a photo
Monday, April 27, 2020
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