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Dickinson H. Pellissier, 82, of Suffield, beloved husband of Norma Terry (Marchetti) Pellissier passed away Wednesday, (December 18, 2013) surrounded by his loving family. Born July 26, 1931 in Boston, MA son of the late Carroll and Eleanor (Hollis) Pellissier he grew up in Valley Stream, NY graduating with the class of 1949 from Central High School. Dick went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry in 1953 at Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY. He then entered the U.S. Navy and served two separate times one during the Korean Conflict and the other during the Vietnam War. After serving his country, he began his career in forestry and environmental protection with the US Forest Service in the southwest. During his career, Dick served on the Tonto, Gila and Kaibab National Forests in AZ and NM. As a District Ranger of the Chalender District on the Kaibab, he was instrumental in the designation of Kendrick Peak in Northern AZ into a National Wilderness Area. During his 30 year career, Dick was the creator of many hiking trails on the Gila, Tonto and Kaibab National Forests. After his retirement in 1989, he and Terry moved to the OR Coast where he volunteered with several environmental organizations, was a member of NARFE, the Angora Hiking Club and was a Master Gardener. He was currently a member of Sacred Heart Church, Suffield. Throughout his life, Dick loved being in the woods leading hikes and also sharing his passion for nature especially with his wife, children and grandchildren. Besides Terry, his wife of 59 years, he is survived by his four children, Marie Gauthier and her husband, David of West Suffield, Frederick Pellissier and his wife, Deborah of FL, Caroline Zartner and her husband, Brian of WA, Stephen Pellissier and his wife, Myra of VA; a brother, Louis Pellissier and his wife, Doreen of Canada; his grandchildren, David J. Gauthier and his wife, Krista and Brian Gauthier and his wife, Nicole; Vincent and Kaitlin Sproul, Matthew, Martin and Olivia Pellissier, Mark, Christopher and Alan Pellissier; three great grandchildren, Lia and Katy Gauthier, and Davin Gauthier. Special thanks to the staff on 8-1 at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford and to Kathy Ostrowski with Masonicare for their compassionate care and support given to both Dick and his family. Funeral services are private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Suffield Land Conservancy, P.O. Box 421, Suffield, CT 06078. Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home has care of arrangements.
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From 1967-1971, I worked on the recreation crew at Lake Roberts NM. Did some trail work too. Dick let us stay at Mesa campground during the summer-got an early start on the job too. This was how I paid for my college education at WNMU Silver City. Felix Roybal was our foreman. Great summer experience!
I still think of Mr Pellissier and Lake Roberts.
Fond memories of the Ranger Station in the Mimbres Valley.
Still remember the sixties and rural NM.
Will miss Mr Pell
Paul Stowe
June 3, 2016
With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.
Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home
December 22, 2013
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