Gilbert P. Pelletier, age 80, of Fairhaven, formerly of Rochester, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Jeannette E. (Lavallee) Pelletier.
He was born in New Bedford, the son of the late Lawrence and Angelina (Theriault) Pelletier. Mr. Pelletier was a self-employed Mechanic for many years. In his youth he worked at his family’s business, Pelletier and Berube Junk Yard in New Bedford, the former Chamberlin’s Manufacturing and Hemmingway’s both of New Bedford. He owned and operated his own Texaco Gas Station and Gil’s Tools in New Bedford.
Gilbert enjoyed racing cars at Seekonk Speedway in the 1950’s and 1960’s. He was a member of the Friends of Poland in New Bedford and enjoyed camping, traveling and golf.
He is survived by his three daughters Deborah Hardy of Fairhaven, Brenda Gaj and her husband Walter of Fairhaven and Karen Pelleiter and her companion Ray Fitzpatrick of Attleboro; five grandchildren Sandra and Rachel Hardy, Miranda and Matthew Gaj and Casey Fitzpatrick; his companion Joan Berard of Swansea; five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Pelletier was also the brother of the late Freddie, Bertrand, Maurice, Lawrence and Robert Pelletier.
His funeral will be held on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 9AM from the Rock Funeral Home 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, followed by his funeral mass at 10AM in St. Francis of Xavier Church 125 Main St., Acushnet. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 4 to 7PM. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Fairhaven. To send a tribute or for directions please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com