Obituary for Adelard J. Pelletier

Adelard ¨Del¨ J. Pelletier of Island Pond, VT passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026 at his home after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 22, 1933 in Riviere Bleue, Quebec, Canada, the last-born child of nine to Thomas ¨Frank¨ L. Pelletier and Anna Morneau. He grew up in Canada working on the family farm, and, when he was old enough, he went to work in Maine where he was drafted into the armed forces. After basic training he spent his tour in Germany. Once he left the service he settled down in Connecticut to work for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft and that is when he met his wife of 67 years, Claudine Sirois. He was an active member of his church, as well as the Knights of Columbus. When he retired the couple moved to Island Pond to snowmobile and to be close to Claudineś sister, Yvette (Leclerc) Weatherstone, and to the rest of the Leclerc family. He was a devoted family man, husband, and a friend to all who met him. Being quite the handy man, he was always the first to step in to give help to anyone who needed it. He was a very religious man who always put the needs of the others first.

He is survived by his wife, Claudine, by his sister, Theresa Pelletier in MA, by his three children in CT: Maurice Pelletier, Janet Yura, and Lisa Fontaine, as well as by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11 o'clock at St. James Church, 146 Walnut Street in Island Pond, VT. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate Masses being said for Del by donating to Mater Dei Parish (for St. James), 191 Clermont Terrace, Newport, VT 05855, (802)334-5066. On-line condolences are welcome at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation Service, locally family owned and oeprated.