Obituary: Ronald E. Pelletier

Maine Community Mourns the Loss of 88‑Year‑Old Local Veteran Ronald E. Pelletier

Orr’s Island, Maine – The residents of Orr’s Island and the surrounding coastal towns lost a lifelong neighbor, Ronald E. Pelletier, on September 20, 2026. The 88‑year‑old veteran passed away after a long life marked by service, family and community involvement.

Funeral and Memorial Services

A viewing will be open for family and friends from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026. The ceremony will take place at Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High Street in Bath. After the viewing, a burial with full military honors is scheduled at Orr’s Island Cemetery. The cemetery, a historic burial ground on the island, will host the formal interment before a gathering at the Bailey Island Library Hall on Bailey Island, where attendees will share memories and celebrate Pelletier’s life.

Those wishing to pay their respects can leave messages online at the Daigle Funeral Home’s website.

About Ronald Pelletier

Pelletier was known for his quiet strength and steadfast dedication to his country and community. He served in the U.S. armed forces during a period of national conflict, a commitment honored by the military burial. Beyond his service, he was a pillar of Orr’s Island, participating in local civic projects and nurturing relationships with neighbors across generations.

Community Response

The announcement has drawn condolences from friends, former colleagues, and local leaders, many of whom highlighted Pelletier’s kindness, sense of duty, and the steady presence he provided to those around him. His funeral, which will feature a military honors ceremony, underscores the respect he earned throughout his life.

As the community gathers to honor a man who spent nearly nine decades in service to his country and to his hometown, the legacy of Ronald E. Pelletier will continue to resonate in the quiet streets of Orr’s Island and the wider region.