
Richard “Rick” Pellerin Jr.
SANGERVILLE – Richard “Rick” Pellerin Jr. 65, of Sangerville, Maine, passed away Friday Dec. 13, 2024, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Mass. after a year long battle with Leukemia. He was born in Portland, Maine and raised in Waterville by the late Richard “Dick” and Elizabeth “Betty” (Lewis) Pellerin.
He graduated from Waterville High School where he was a standout hockey and soccer player. He graduated from Vermont Technical College with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
He moved to the Sangerville area in the early 1980’s and began work at Fayscott. He then spent over 35 years working at Numberall Stamp and Tool before retiring. Rick was involved in many organizations to include The Big Pine Gun Club, The Four Winds Snowmobile Club, and The Mt Kineo Lodge #109 of the Masons. He also served as a Selectman for the Town of Sangerville and served on the Guilford and Sangerville Sanitary District Board.
Rick was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time at his favorite place in Ripley, Maine. He also enjoyed Cowboy Action Shooting, Skeet, Trap, Sporting Clays, and the Winter Pistol League at the Big Pine Gun Club. He passed his knowledge of hunting and shooting down to his children and grandchildren to ensure safe practices could be continued to future generations. He also enjoyed making apple cider every fall at the Goulette’s home.
Rick is survived by his wife Karlene (Clukey) Pellerin of Sangerville; sons Frank (Amy) Pellerin of Fairfield, Richard III (Shelby) of Dexter, James Oldfield of Old Lyme, Conn.; grandchildren Richard IV and Grady of Dexter, and Delana Green Oldfield of Old Lyme, Conn.; his Godson Alex Pellerin of Massachusetts and Goddaughter Jessica Breton of Dover-Foxcroft. He is also survived by several aunts and cousins. He will be missed by several long term friends who have helped out tremendously over the past year. He was predeceased by his parents, as well as his brother Frank and sister Ann.
At Rick’s request there will be no funeral or services.
If anyone would like to make a donation in his name or memory a check can be mailed to:
the Big Pine Club
PO Box 6
Guilford ME 04443
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