Gerald Pelletier

February 25, 1924 - December 19, 2020

Gerald Pelletier, 96, of Old Town Maine, widower of Miriam (Stearns) Gorner-Pelletier, passed away December 19, 2020 at his home in Maine. Born in Old Town Maine, he was the son of the late Francis A. and Emma M. (Pelletier) Pelletier. Gerald was a New Britain resident for 30 years before moving back to Old Town in 1983. A WWII Army Air Corps Veteran, Gerald was very proud of his part in the Battle of Normandy. After the service Gerald returned to Maine where he attended the University of Maine at Orono obtaining a degree in Business Administration. After coming to Connecticut, Gerald worked at Stanley Works in the Steel Strapping Division as an office manager and later at the New Britain Senior Citizens Center. Gerald attend Holy Family Church in Old Town and St. Francis of Assisi in New Britain. Surviving is a son, Thomas Gorner (Cindy) of North Carolina; two daughters, Judy Kelley (Robert) of New Britain and Barbara D’Agostino of MA; a brother, Earl Pelletier and his wife Ellamae of Montana; Gerald was predeceased by his wife Miriam, two brothers, Clement and Philip and a sister, Theresa Pelletier and two sons-in-law Ralph D'Agostino and John Adamowicz. Four grandchildren, Jeffrey D’Agostino, Lisa Trimper, Kathleen Kelley and Kimberly Davis; Seven great grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. Gerald also leaves a special caregiver, Fawn Buska, who he called "The Lady of the House." Graveside services with military honors are Wednesday (February 10) at 1PM, Section 3 Fairview Cemetery, 120 Smalley Street, New Britain. Carlson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CW Resources, 200 Myrtle Street, New Britain, CT 06053 or Horizon's, Inc, 127 Babcock Hill Road, South Windham, CT 06266. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.