Maurice E. Pelletier

Maurice Edward Pelletier, 83, of Willimantic, CT passed away unexpectedly at Windham Hospital, August 26, 2015. He was the very beloved and devoted husband of 63 years to Annette (Toussaint) Pelletier, who survives him. "Moe" was an exceptional son, husband, father, grandfather and "Pepere" who lovingly put his family's needs first, throughout his life. A kind, good hearted man with a wonderful sense of humor, who helped any and all that needed him. He has left us with a fine example to follow for generations yet to come. We are grateful to have been so blessed, to have had him in our lives. He will be greatly and forever loved and missed... Maurice was born September 16, 1931, in Willimantic where he was raised, and attended St. Mary's School. He was a military veteran having served in the Navy from September 26, 1951 to September 10, 1953. He was a Communicant of St. Francis of Assisi in Lebanon. Maurice was an independent drywall contractor, and eventually retired from the University of Connecticut. He was predeceased by parents, Joseph & Corinne (Ouellette) Pelletier of Willimantic, CT, mother and father-in-law, Joseph & Imelda Toussaint of North Windham, CT, and brother-in-law, Amance Desautels. Along with his wife, Maurice is survived by his children: Bruce & (Linda) Couture of Brooklyn, Kenneth & Linda (Quintana) Pelletier of Hampton, Lawrence & Carol (Tedder) Pelletier of Colorado Springs Colorado, and Ronald & Sandra (Guerrraz) Pelletier of Lebanon. His grandchildren: Jeremy Couture & husband, Edward Hoebich of St. Petersburg, Florida, Jason & Jennifer Couture of Marlborough, Kyle & Jennifer Pelletier of Tolland, Michael & (Melissa Pelletier-) Rodriguez of Mansfield, and Brian & (Ashley) Key of Lebanon. His step-grandchildren: David & (Kristen) Balyeat, Brock & (Carly) Matthews and Frank & (Candace) Dravecky...all of Colorado. His great grandchildren: Ethan and Nadia Couture of Marlborough, Audrey and Andrew Pelletier of Tolland, Justin Key of Lebanon, and Hudson Balyeat, Kylie and Jordan Matthews and Harper Dravecky ...all of Colorado. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Roger & Yvette Vertefeuille and family, brother and sister-in-law, Robert & Lelia Toussaint and families. Doris Desautels, Carol Gosselin and family, Richard Desautels and family...all of Milford, CT. Calling hours will be held Sunday, August 30, 2015 from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195), Willimantic, CT. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 31, 2015, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, West Town St., Lebanon, CT. Burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.