Pelletier, Ralph D., 73, Fort Fairfield; in Bangor. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle. Relatives and friends may call noon until time of service at the funeral home. Arrangements are in the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
FORT FAIRFIELD – Ralph D. Pelletier, 73, died Sunday, April 6, 2008, at a Bangor hospital. He was born in Presque Isle on March 6, 1935, the son of Dennis W. and Lillian (Anderson) Pelletier. 
He worked for J.J. Nissen Bakery for 44 years as a driver and supervisor. Ralph was a quiet, kind and gentle man. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a registered Maine Guide, a member of the Search & Rescue, and a volunteer fireman for Presque Isle for many years.
He is survived by his wife Sandra (McIntosh) Pelletier of Fort Fairfield; five daughters, Lynn Craig of Presque Isle, Jeana Carter of Chapman, Lori Churchill of Fort Fairfield, Kristi Blackstone of Chesapeake, Virginia and Sherie Brown of Fort Fairfield; five sons, Shane Pelletier of Presque Isle, Steven Craig of Lerena, TX, Judd Pelletier of Miami, FL, Scott Craig of Fort Fairfield, and Barry Craig of Topsham; a sister, Rena Henderson of Huntsville, AL; 19 grandchildren; five great- great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Linwood Pelletier.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, at the Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church Street, Presque Isle, with the Rev. Bernard Brown officiating. Relatives and friends may call noon until time of service at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com.
