Paul A. Pelletier, 92, a native Lawrencian, returned to the Lord on April 23, 2019 at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. The son of the late Stanislas and Malvina (Thibodeau) Pelletier, Paul was born in Lawrence on June 1, 1926. Paul graduated from Sacred Heart Grammar School and Central Catholic High School. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting at Boston University. Paul served honorably in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War. He was employed for many years at Western Electric/Lucent Technologies in North Andover, from which he retired. Paul was a devout Catholic, a humble and generous man, and a devoted friend, brother, and uncle. His entire life was dedicated to the service of others, most especially his beloved younger sister, Therese, who died in February 2019. Paul was predeceased by his eight siblings; three sisters: Emelie and Therese Pelletier and Sister Edna Pelletier SMSM, five brothers: Leo, George, Peter, Joseph (Gerard), and Ludger Pelletier. He is survived by many nieces and nephews and dear friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Paul's name to Mary Immaculate Nursing/Restorative Center, Attn: Development Office, 172 Lawrence St., Lawrence, MA. 01841.
Family and friends are invited to attend Paul's funeral services on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Services will begin at 8:00am at Edgar J. Racicot Inc. Funeral Home, 1400 Broadway Road, Dracut, MA. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 am at St. Patrick Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Andover. Online condolences may be shared at www.racicotfuneralhome.com