Robert L. Pelland

GILFORD-Robert L. Pelland, 89, passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the Jack Byrne Center, Lebanon, after a period of declining health.
He was born September 11, 1936 in Lowell, MA, the son of Lionel and Beatrice (Gregoire) Pelland.
Bob attended school in Lowell, Massachusetts and culinary school in Boston, Massachusetts.
Mr. Pelland was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean Conflict and served as a Sgt in the far East. He was an assistant administrator for 18 years with a municipal hospital in Peabody, Massachusetts before moving to the Lakes Region of New Hampshire in 1989. At that time he worked for the Town of Moultonborough as a food service director and later took a position with the Department of Corrections in the food service department. After being retired a short time, he went back to work at the Huot Tech Center assisting and teaching his skills in the art of culinary to the young adults at the Tech Center.
He was a communicant of St. Andre Bessette Parish and a member of the Elks.
Bob and his wife Charlene shared a true bond of friendship and love during their 45 years of marriage. They enjoyed country music, dancing, boating, motorcycling and extensive traveling to all parts of the world.
His family includes his wife Charlene, daughters Darlene V. Riley of Derry, Michelle (Michael) Merrill of Meredith, a son Derek (Patricia) Marcella of Gilford; eight grandchildren: Sean (Lauren) Riley, Brian (Courtney) Riley, Marissa Merrill, Maitlend Merrill, MyKyle Merrill, Brooke Sheedy, Kaitlyn Shepard, Vincent Marcella; 10 great grandchildren and a niece.
He was predeceased by two brothers Gerard and Andre Pelland and a grandson Makayden.
Calling Hours will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Carriage House at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home,164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 10:00am at the St. Andre Bessette Parish - Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia NH.
Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford.
For those who wish, memorial donations in Robert's name can be made to the Lakes Region Detl, Marine Corps League, PO Box 764, Center Harbor, NH 03226.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/ Emmons Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to wilkinsonbeane.com.