Obituary of Donald Pellerin

Donald “Duck” Pellerin, 75 of Brooklyn, CT passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at home. He was born on July 19, 1941 in Wauregan, CT son of the late Eldege and Andrea (Hamel) Pellerin. He married the love of his life Jacqueline (Kendzierski) Pellerin on September 11, 1965. Donald was a communicant of Our Lady of LaSalette in Brooklyn and was a member of the National Guard. He worked at Berris Restaurant as a cook and later at American Standard as a caster for over 28 years. He also worked as an aide for DMR at group homes and the Dempsey Center for 15 Years. Donald was a season ticket holder of the New England Patriots for over 40 years and he was a lifetime fan of the Atlanta Braves. Besides his wife Jacqueline he leaves his children; Brian Pellerin of Dayville, Steven (Lori) Pellerin of Dayville, Brenda (Gregory) Despathy of Moosup, his three brothers Roger (Lorraine) Pellerin, Donald (Bernice) Grenier and Keith (Geodi) Pellerin, his two sisters Estelle Raye and Connie (Edward) Boucher, his four grandchildren Tyler Pellerin, Heather (Shane) Merson, Evan Despathy, Zachary Despathy and many nieces, nephews and his cats Blotchy and Alvin. He was predeceased by his parents and his step-mother Beatrice Pellerin. In lieu of flowers donations to the National Stroke Association, 9707 E Easter Lane, Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112 A Calling Hour will be Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson, CT, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of LaSalette in Brooklyn. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson, CT. Share a memory at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com