LEVANT – Harry F. Pellett Jr., 64, died Sept. 17, 2011, at his residence. He was born Dec. 29, 1946, in Portland, son of Harry and Josephine (Mushreau) Pellett.
Harry graduated from Cheverus High School. After high school he joined the U.S. Army and attended helicopter flight school, followed by a tour of duty in South Vietnam. He received may medals, citations and awards for his service in Southeast Asia. Upon his return, Harry taught at North East Areo Tech., and was a licensed A & E aircraft mechanic. He worked for Bar Harbor Air Lines and continued his love of aviation as an FAA controller at Bangor International Airport. Harry was a member of the Maine Army National Guard for 25 years with the 112th Medical Air Ambulance Company, retiring as chief warrant officer 4. After his retirement, he kept active as a bus driver for the city of Bangor. He enjoyed volunteering at Maine Veterans Home, Bangor, as a Eucharistic minister, St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was a certified presenter for Operation Life Saver of Maine and a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Harry had a passion for trains, antique car shows, photography, gardening, writing, his cats and a love of quiet country living.
Harry is survived by his former wife, Joan Fowle of Old Town; their children: son, Tim and his wife, Cindy Pellett, and their children, Lindsey and Vanessa, all of Hermon, and one daughter, Jennifer H.P. Robinson and her husband, Scott, and their children, Roscoe and Ginger, all of Hampden; and three half brothers, Richard “Buddy,” John and Daniel Lawler. Harry’s wit, love of short stories and humor will be missed by friends and family.
Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Greenlawn Memorial Funeral Home, 300 State St., Bangor. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bangor. Interment will be after at South Levant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bangor Humane Society; Maine Veterans Home, Bangor; and/or Troop Greeters at Bangor International Airport.