Richard Peltier

Richard Joseph Peltier of Pain Court passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Victoria Hospital London on February 3, 2026, at the age of 72. He was the beloved husband of 44 years to Delores Ann Peltier (St. Pierre). Born in Chatham on April 19, 1953, to the late Clarissa Peltier (Jenner) and Donat Peltier. Richard was the loving father of Ryan (Jamie) Peltier and Christine (Lee) Griffore, and cherished Pépé to Riley, Emily, Blake, Celia, Sadie, and Bryce. He was the dear brother of Ron Peltier and Claudette Johnston, and brother-in-law to Doreen Faubert, Bernice St. Pierre, Jeanette (Bill) Yeck, Edward (Eileen) St. Pierre, Linda (Bob) Lozon, Vincent St. Pierre, Gary St. Pierre, Larry (Bernice) St. Pierre, and Lorraine Lozon. Richard was predeceased by his siblings Pat Ouellette, Shirley Blair, Mary Lou Flenniken, and Bob Peltier, as well as many brother and sister-in-laws. He was a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friends and family may visit at the Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home Ltd. on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 2-4 and 6-8. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Pain Court. Burial will take place at Immaculate Conception Cemetery following the mass. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Chatham-Kent Hospice would be appreciated. Online condolences are welcomed at www.peseski.com.