Pelletier, Richard Joseph – Age 88 years passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2019 at his home in Waycobah First Nations. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Margaret (Gould); son, Richard (Maria); daughters, Michelle (Rodney) and Terri (John); sister, Jeannette and brother, Milton (Juliette). He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Danika, Brooke, Max and Oliver and several nieces, nephews, and extended family. Richard was a devoted father, husband, grandfather, and friend to everyone. He was predeceased by his parents, Oscar and Amanda Pelletier and his sisters, Laurette Dumond and Jacqueline Anderson. Richard was born July 8, 1931, in Fort Kent, Maine on the family farm, "Michigan Settlement". He served in the US Air Force before returning to Maine to attain his teaching degree. Richard’s career in education spanned several decades. He taught math and science for several years before moving on to the position of Vice Principal, then Principal of Fort Kent Community High School for his final three years before retirement from the school system in 1988. He wasn’t ready for full retirement yet and then spent some time working as Director of the Boys and Girls Club of America Group Home in Eagle Lake. In 1994, Richard retired for good and moved to Nova Scotia with his "Margie" to enjoy his retirement in earnest. Richard and Margie enjoyed retirement life and spent many days and evenings riding their boat and enjoying time together at their home on the Bras D’or Lakes. He also enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, spending time with his family, and watching CNN. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. on Monday, December 9, from Blessed Kateri Parish Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Waycobah with Father Conrad Edwards officiating. A memorial service will also be held in Fort Kent, Maine, in the spring of 2020. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Red Cross. Arrangements are in the care of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Whycocomagh. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at: www.haverstocks.com Visitation Information Visitation There will be no visitation Service Information Service Date Monday, December 9, 2019 Service Time 10 a.m. Service Location Blessed Kateri Parish Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Waycobah