MADAWASKA – Ronald Pelletier, 73, died peacefully May 17, 2005, after enjoying a life blessed by God. He was born April 18, 1934, in Madawaska, the son of Alfred and Emiline (Long) Pelletier. He was a Korean War veteran, a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Thomas O. Cyr American Legion Post No.147 of Madawaska. After developing a passion for photography in the Army, Ron and his wife, Lorraine attended school in New York and later returned to Madawaska to open and operate Pelletier’s Studio and Camera Shop. Ron spent years as a professional photographer capturing memories for people throughout the St. John Valley. With Ron, nobody remained a stranger for very long and he made new friends wherever he went. A comic at heart, he always found something to joke about. He will be truly missed but fondly remembered by all who loved the man who was the source of smiles. Ron is survived by his love and best friend, Lorraine (Michaud) Pelletier of Madawaska; three children and six special grandkids, Vivian Soucy, her husband, Charles and their children, Nicole and Nate of Madawaska, Jim, his wife, Sherry and their children, Julia and Devan of Madawaska, Dan, his wife, Carolyn and their children, Ben and Colby of Desert Hills, Ariz. Funeral services will be held Friday 10 a.m. at the St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Friends and relatives may call at the Daigle Funeral Home, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until time of services on Friday. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Ron’s family wishes to extend sincere thankfulness to the Madawaska EMT’s who responded to their call and all the medical personnel at Northern Maine Medical Center and Forest Hill, especially Dr. James Harris who cared so compassionately for all of them during Ron’s final days. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Ron’s memory to the Northern Maine Medical Center’s Rehab. Department, Fort Kent, ME 04743.
RONALD PELLETIER
