Jean Guy Peloquin

Jean Guy Peloquin obituary, Biddeford, ME

Jean Guy Peloquin

Jean Peloquin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hope Memorial Chapel - Biddeford on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Jean Guy Peloquin, 93, born in Biddeford, Maine on August 27, 1931, died Tuesday April 1st 2025 at Southern Maine Veterans home in Scarborough. Guy was the "twin" son of Arthur and Blanche (Gagne) Peloquin, of Biddeford where he grew up, and graduated from St Louis High School. Guy continued on to enlist in the Navy and served on the RUSHMORE LSD 14.
After his military service, Guy went on to have a long career in the supermarket business.
He owned and operated his own local neighborhood store called "Guy's Market" for many years. He then joined Martin's Food center as a produce manger. This then became Shop N Save, owned by Hannaford Bros, where he worked at several locations. He then went on to Paul's Food center where he was a Store manager. Finally, he worked at Vic's Appliance in Saco until his retirement.
In retirement Guy loved reading books and enjoyed playing Golf, and even worked at Dutch Elm Golf course as a ranger for many years. He also loved going to the casino and never stopped talking about the trip to Vegas.
Guy was also a member of the ST. Louis Alumni for 75 years and loved to volunteer at the weekly bingo games. He also belonged to the Knights of Columbus for many years.
Guy was an incredible man who was loved by anyone who knew him. He made so many friends through his local store and years at local supermarkets. You really missed out if you didn't have the opportunity to share his unique kind-ship & personality.
He was proceeded in death by his sisters Jacqueline Neveux and Dolores Roy; Twin brother Paul Peloquin, Wife Caroline "Bedard" Peloquin and step-grandson Ryan Grattelo
Guy is survived by his Step-son Mike Grattelo & wife Michelle, Step-son Jim Grattelo & Wife Michelle, Step-son Tom Grattelo, Daughter Denise Magruder & husband Coe. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 10 to 12., followed by a funeral service at 12:00 am. on Monday, April 7th, at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME 04005. Burial will follow at Saint Joseph's cemetery. To share condolences online, please visit www.HopeMemorial.com
In lieu of flowers please send a donation (In Guy's name) to the Southern Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough. Guy called it the Ritz because the care from the staff and especially the "food" was so great!
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