Jeffrey Mark PELLER

1964 - 2021

JEFFREY MARK PELLER May 11, 1964 - November 9, 2021 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Jeff, who passed away of a sudden cardiac event at his home, Sweetgrass Equestrian Center, in Halton Hills, Ontario. A member in good standing with the Canadian Actors Equity Association, and the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA), Jeff was the former Artistic Director of the Actors Studio of Canada. His artistic resume included many productions in which he acted, directed, and produced to rave reviews. Jeff was also a marathon runner, and, on October 11, 2021, he completed his 7th Boston Marathon. He ran in support of his beloved mother Connie (1929 - May 2013) raising hundreds of thousands of dollars as part of the Alzheimer's team. This was a cause very near and dear to his heart. Jeff's passion was horseback riding. He achieved his lifelong dream of designing, building, and managing a world class equestrian center with the help and support of his cherished fiancé Tiffany Nanchin. Through their hard work, Sweetgrass has become the premiere boarding facility in Ontario. In addition, Sweetgrass has now partnered with Science of Motion as an international center to further equine knowledge. Most recently, Jeff and Tiffany had incorporated Canadian Hay Distributors and Jeff was very excited to see this new venture come to fruition. Jeff competed in many Hunter/Jumper and Steeplechase events over the years, but he especially loved riding his beloved horses, Presley and Cosmo, through the Dundas Valley. Jeff loved life and lived it to the fullest. His compassion and generosity touched so many. He will be fondly remembered for being loving, kind, generous, trusting, positive, exuberant, humorous, and wonderfully fun. Jeff leaves behind his beloved partner in life, Tiffany Nanchin. He was predeceased by his parents, Joe (2016) and Connie (2013). The youngest of six siblings, Jeff will be dearly missed by his brothers, Joe Jr., Gus (Cathy), John (Diane), Jim (Ruth-Anne), and his sister, Lori (Bill). He was an adored Uncle to Danielle (Dan), Justine (Jeff), Joey, Jenny (Ian), Johnny, Jordan, Grayden, Jacob, Emma-Lee, Cody, James, Andrew, Nikki, and Randi, and an adored Great Uncle to Audrey, Annabel, Lena, Veda, Gus, Aria, Theo, Lainey, and Cali. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Memorial Donations may be made to Jeff's favourite charity, the Alzheimer Society of Canada.