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Denise Peltier Obituary

Denise Marie Roark Peltier

1961-2012 Denise Marie Roark Peltier, 50 of 507 Main Street, Williamstown, died Tuesday, December 25 at her home after a brief battle with cancer.

She was born in Pittsfield, on December 30, 1961, a daughter of Richard Joseph and Mary Louise (Burns) Roark. She attended Lanesboro schools and then Mt. Greylock Regional High School where she graduated in 1980. She graduated from Greenfield Community College in 1982 and attended Westfield State College.

Denise was a skilled artist and a tenacious home school mother who devoted her love and life to her family.

Survivors include her husband, Steven Peltier whom she married in Williamstown on November 18, 1989. She leaves a son, Sean Peltier of Williamston and a daughter, Cassandra Peltier at home. She also leaves three sisters, Donna Hopper and her husband, Joseph of Florida, Debra Simmons and her husband, Fred of Lee, and Beverly Adams of Holland, Mass.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Donald "Butchie" DeGroat and Richard "Dickie" DeGroat

FUNERAL SERVICES: for Denise Roark Peltier will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS- WEST Chapel, 521 West Main Street. CALLING HOURS will be held on Wednesday, January 2 from 4 to 7p.m. at the funeral home.

A private burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers. donations may be made to the Gale Hose Company in Williamstown in care of the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS- WEST Chapel. To send a message, card, gift basket or flowers, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.



Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Dec. 29, 2012.
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To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

beverly adams roark

February 18, 2013

Dear Sean, Cassie and Stephen,
We are thinking of you and sending wishes for comfort and peace during this sad time.
Fondly, The Paynes

January 3, 2013

The Whites mourn with you, Peltier family. So much love to you while you face this time of grief. We'll always have our memories of your amazing mom/wife. SO, SO, SO honored to know your family, to be in your presence to feel the love and support, the magical gift of life that you all embody. Denise will live on through you, and we'll all forever be blessed by having had her gifts in our life.

Tammy White

January 3, 2013

Steve, I'm so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. Sending you and your family my deepest condolences. Kurt Kolok

Kurt Kolok

January 3, 2013

Remember your lovely Mother from baseball days. How she adored her family. We are so sorry for your loss.May you find comfort in the days to come. The James Martin Family

January 3, 2013

Dear Steve, Sean and Cassie. Hans Christian Anderson wrote, A human life is a story told by God. As I barely even met Denise, and have only spent one single session in our shoppe, talking, I have grown to know her daughter and her husband, thus knowing WHO she was, through the light that shines through you. I have heard wonderful stories about Sean and his maturing years, always knowing that there was/is a great woman who helped him attain such goals and dreams. I never knew that Denise was an artist until I read it, yet when I listen to Steve speak in quietude and witness what most amazing feats Cassie has accomplished while being guided through such a spirit, it is my conviction that she will continue to shine through each of you and carry her life even further through you. God bless you all, and know that our hearts and prayers are with you today, and throughout the coming months as you work to heal, together. She obviously gave your lives profound meaning, so in those darkest moments, please try to remember that her words of wisdom will ring true for many years to come.
SIncerely, suza and Olivia.

January 3, 2013

Steven, i remember you as a child and dennis just told me of your loss, our hearts and prayers go out to you and yours from the Peltier family. God bless.

Albert Peltier

January 2, 2013

Sean, We are so sorry for the loss of your mom,she will always be with you. The Wilsons,Gary, Sue, Ryan and Matt

January 1, 2013

Steve, Sean and Cassie,
Gosh so many good memories of your Mom. I'm glad I got to know her during and after high school. She kept me and everyone she loved on their toes. She will be remembered as much as she will be missed.

James "Cricket" Wondoloski Jr

December 31, 2012

Another angel was called home. She closed her eyes and grew her wings. In heaven another angel sings, May you find comfort that she will forever be your guardian angel, and as she has been reunited with her brothers and parents. RIP Aunt Denise.
From Dicky's children

Amy

December 31, 2012

Dear Stephen, Sean and Cassie -
My heart is broken over you loss.
Fondly
Pat McLeod

Pat McLeod

December 31, 2012

Sorry to hear of Denise's passing - she was a good friend when we were attending MGRHS, many many years ago. My condolences to her entire family.

Debbie Hatch Granelli

December 30, 2012

Denise will live on in all of you, what she taught you and the love she gave you. She is not loss to us she will go on through you. She will always be the angel that watches over you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love from all of us

Don, Holly, Rickey & Cayman Mead

December 30, 2012

Dear Steve and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Carl

Carl Villanueva

December 30, 2012

Dear Steven, Sean, Cassie and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers. Shirley Davis

December 29, 2012

Sean and Family, We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

The Jolin's

December 29, 2012

Sean and Family, We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayer and thought are with you all.

The Jolin's

December 29, 2012

Sean and family, We are sorry for you loss and are praying for you all.

The Jolin's

December 29, 2012

As a survivor (so far), I extend my empathy and sympathy to the Peltier, Roark, and DeGroat families. Celebrate, cherish, and honor the teachings, inspiration, and spirit of Denise with your own lives. May peace, love, and understanding be with you, "Mr. Bopp"

Jan Martin Bopp

December 29, 2012

John and Jody Green

December 29, 2012

Dear Peltier Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. We brought Özgür by now and again to pick up Sean and he will be sad to hear of Sean's loss we know.

Sincerely,

John and Jody Green

December 29, 2012

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