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Victor Pellerin
January 9, 1921 - January 7, 2017
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<div itemprop="description">Victor Joseph Pellerin, of Harrisville, passed away peacefully at the Veterans Health Centre surrounded by his family on January 7, 2017, 2 days shy of his 96th birthday.<br><br>Born January 9, 1921 in Moncton to the late Joseph and Alexina (Melancon) Pellerin, he is survived by his wife of 66 years, Louise (Belliveau) Pellerin of the Villa du Repos, son Dana (Patty Carter), grandchildren Kelly MacDonald (Danny), Jessie Smith (Robert), their mother Darlene Doucette (Greg Stevens), Colin Carter (Tiffany), Ian Carter (Jena), and also by 8 great-grandchildren – Caleb, Maddox, Cameron, Avery, Olivia, Emmett, Adelyn and Deegan. Also survived by brother Paul (Larry) of Weatherfield, CT. He was pre-deceased by brother Omer, and sisters Doris, Yvonne, Bertha, and Zella.<br><br>Victor served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War as an Able Seaman, making 14 crossings on convoy duty in the North Atlantic. He was employed with CNR for 39 years as a carman, and was one of those rare lucky people who collected his pension for longer than he worked. In his younger years he played hockey with the Dieppe Goats, later served as Scout-Master in Harrisville, and was heavily involved in the Harrisville Community Rink. He was a past member of the Lakeside Golf Club, and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Dieppe Veterans Association, being instrumental in the creation of the Cenotaph in Dieppe.<br><br>Victor enjoyed his long retirement travelling, golfing, gardening, wood-carving and walking. He walked tens of thousands of miles around Moncton and Dieppe over the years, exploring construction sites and other points of interest. In later years, he was limited to the Shediac Road-Harrisville Blvd area, and in the past few years still walked the neighbourhood with his grand-dog Hector. Hector pre-deceased Grampy by 6 weeks or so, shortly after Victor was admitted to the Veterans Home. <br><br>In later years, he relied on son Dana to drive him around his old stomping grounds and to inspect construction sites around town. He was very impressed with what’s been going on in Moncton in 2016. At age 95, father and son took a pilgrimage in the convertible to Hartford CT to visit his younger brother Paul.<br><br>The kids have many fond memories of Grampy and his accordion, his creepy “head-shed” and basement, and the home-made play park in his back yard. Ever the optimist, when walking in minus 30 degree weather, Victor would comment “At least there are no mosquitoes”. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by us all.<br><br>The family wishes to extend a heart-felt thanks to all the wonderful staff at the Veterans Health Centre - who made his short stay as comfortable as possible. Also thank you to the Extra-Mural and VON nurses, home-helper Aldora Mitton, and kind neighbours while he was still at home.<br><br>There will be no visitation by request and a private family service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, or the charity of the donor’s choice.<br><br><br><br><br><br></div>