Wilfred George Pelletier Jr., 55, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 5, at his home in Ripon. Fred was born on April 29, 1954 in Salem, Mass. Fred was the oldest of 6 siblings.

He is survived by his wife Alice Pelletier of Ripon; mother, Barbara Pelletier and father, Wilfred George Pelletier Sr., both of Manteca. Brothers, Donald, Robert and Arthur Pelletier of Manteca, Normand and David Pelletier of Coarsegold, CA. Sister, Patricia Kelley of Valley Springs CA., along with many sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Fred loved gardening outdoors and trains. He will be dearly missed by his wife, family and many friends. Fred was an active member of the local Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Fred took comfort in knowing that he will be resurrected to an earthly paradise where “Pain, Suffering and Death will be no more.” Fred will always be remembered as a loving husband, son, brother and uncle.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 23901 South Manteca Road in Manteca..

Manteca (Calif.) Bulletin
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009