Rena Marie Pelkey

Rena Marie Pelkey obituary, Presque Isle, ME

Rena Marie Pelkey

Rena Pelkey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Duncan Graves Funeral Home - Presque Isle on Apr. 24, 2023.

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Presque Isle - Rena Marie Pelkey, 81, passed away at her home in Presque Isle Friday April 21, 2023. She was born in Presque Isle on December 05, 1941. The daughter of Mildred (Gardiner) Fortin but raised by her grandparents Thomas and Eva (Duplessis) Gardiner.
Rena loved BINGO, baking, and sharing her delicious treats with everyone around her. Her favorite times of year were Christmas and Halloween when she could make treats for everyone to enjoy. She had a giving heart and was always willing to give of herself to those in need.
She was predeceased by her grandparents and her mother.
Rena is survived by her two sons Thomas Pelkey, and James Billing and wife Susan, daughter Anne (Billing) Hanning and her husband Steve Hanning, grandchildren Mitchell Hanning, Mariah Hanning, Monica Hanning, Melissa Pelkey, Abigail Billing, Matthew Billing, two great-grandchildren, Richard Getchell-Hanning, Faith Getchell, and a special friend Nancy O'Brien.
Family and friends are invited to call from 1 PM to 3 PM on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Duncan Graves Funeral Home in Presque Isle. Arrangements in care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle, ME 04769. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.duncan-graves.com

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