St. Albans, Vermont
1920 - 2008
St Albans - Mr. Arnold E. Pelkey, age 87, died early Tuesday morning in his own home while in his recliner watching TV with family by his side. He was born in St. Albans Vermont on August 7, 1920 the son of the late George W. and Mary E. (Richard) Pelkey.
Arnold, proudly served his country during World War II as a member of the United States Army, dedicating 20 months of his service between the Hawaiian islands and Japan. He was then employed by Worthmore Grain Company and later worked for Dowlings Inc, retiring in 1985. He was a life long member of the Robert E. Glidden Post #758, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, where he served as Commander from 1974 to 1975 and was also a member of the Green Mountain Post 1 American Legion. Arnold was a lifelong communicant and usher of Holy Angels Church at 8:00 A.M. Mass every Sunday for 60 years.
Arnold’s most significant contributions were a legacy of love and the care he showed to his family and his devote commitment to the Lords command to serve other throughout His love. He was the most wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend. He was an avid sports fan and had the pleasure of enjoying his beloved Red Sox win two World Series. He is now with our mother, our guardian angels and will be cherished and loved forever.
On December 27th, 1941 Arnold married the love of his life, Margaret E Pelkey and they enjoyed each other company before she passed away on February 23, 2000. Arnold is survived by five children. Marlene Pelkey of Lawrence Ma, Deborah and Timothy Moore of East Longmeadow, Ma, Cheryl and Bruce Banning of Longmeadow, Ma, James and Patricia Pelkey of Charlotte, Vickie Pelkey of Hinesburg, a niece who he considered one of his daughters, Colleen Pelkey of St. Albans; two adopted daughters, Irene Curtain of Lawrence, Ma, and Darla Ayer of Hinesburg, seven grandchildren, Joel Moore and his wife Jen, Rebecca Quinby and her husband Peter, Christopher Moore and his fiancé Niki Patient and her son Evan, Elizabeth Moore, Shauna Pelkey and her fiancé Adam Mace, Jenna Pelkey and Sarah Mae Banning, one great granddaughter Abigail Quinby, sisters-in-law Iris Pelkey and Elaine Pelkey of St Albans, Candance Pelkey of Liverpool, N.Y. and several nieces, nephews and dear friends. In addition to his parents, Arnold was preceded in death by all of his siblings, his sister Madonna Pelkey, his brothers Walter, Herbert, Chester, Norman, Carlton and Maynard, his sisters-in- law Francis Berger and Edith Menard and his brother-in-law Joseph Doughtery.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday May 19th, 2008 at 10am at Holy Angles Church. Friends may call at the Brady and Levesque Funeral Home, 86 South Main street, from 6pm to 9pm Sunday. Interment will be at the Pelkey family lot in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Meals on Wheels through the Franklin County Senior Center, 75 Messenger Street, Saint Albans VT 05478. Online condolences may be made through the funeral home website: www. bnlfh.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the Brady and Levesque Funeral Home.
Dear Cousins, you had a wonderful father and very fortunate to have him. Vickie and Jim you both did a great job talking about him at his Mass. Cheryl your daughter has a lovely voice and she should be very pround of yourself for doing such a great job. My prayers are with all of you. Sue
Susan Hartmann
May 23, 2008 | Saint Albans, VT
Arnold was a great man, a great neighbor and a great friend to my Mom and Dad and to all who knew him. He will be missed.
Ted Bessette
May 20, 2008 | Wichita Falls, TX
Jim, Patty and family,
We were very sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail & Steve Jarvis
May 20, 2008 | Swanton, VT
I always liked Mr. & Mrs. Pelkey. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family - God Bless.
Stacie Bilodeau
May 19, 2008 | St. Albans, VT
Deare 'Cousins',
There is a sadness, a void, when we lose someone we love. And your dad, 'Uncle' Arnold was loved by many. Take solace that he lived a rich and full life and the Lord took him peacefully. 'Aunt' Maggie I'm sure was waiting with open arms and maybe even a 'honey do' list. I will leave the accolades for those better versed. I would simply say; what a nice man he was. You are in our thoughts. John and Kitty.
John Cross
May 19, 2008 | The Villages, FL
Debbie and all the family,
What an incredible family you all are, from young to old! Your warmth and welcoming embraces to us as we came to comfort all of you -- well, it must have been a real picture of what your Dad was like. As it was said among you, 'if you know us, you've met our Dad'. My prayers are with you all. Debbie, my dear friend, all my love, Jamie.
Jamie Burnside
May 19, 2008 | Enfield, CT
To all the Arnold E. Pelkey family,
Sorry to hear of Arnolds passing. our prayers and sympathy are with you. May your fond memories of his life be with you.
Bernard & Bernadette Simpson
May 19, 2008 | Soint Albans, VT
To Jim and all the Pelkey family.
You have our sympathy and prayers. I know that no matter how prepared you are, nothing can prevent the devastation and sense of loss at a time like this. Try and take comfort in lnowing that he is now at peace. I may not be able to make it to the services but please know that my thoughts will be with you. Please contact me as I have a Laminated obituary I would like to give you. Your friends, Cy & Karen Gagne and family.
Cyrille Gagne
May 18, 2008 | Highgate Ctr, VT
To all the Pelkey Family:
We know your Dad will be dearly missed. I'm sure you all have many fond memories to hold dear to your heart, and may they help you through this difficult time.
Dick & Bobbie Allard
May 18, 2008 | St. Albans, VT
