Sally A. (Bastarache) Pelletier

WESTMINSTER: Sally A. (Bastarache) Pelletier, 87, of Westminster, formerly of Fitchburg, died Friday, February 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Her loving husband, Louis V. Pelletier, died in 1994. They had been happily married for 38 years. Mrs. Pelletier was born in Fitchburg, July 6, 1936, the daughter of Alfred and Irene (Beauregard) Bastarache and resided most of her life in Fitchburg, before moving to Westminster fifteen years ago. She was a 1953 graduate of St. Bernard’s Central Catholic High School where she served as Vice President of her class and an integral member of the reunion committee. She continued her education at Becker Junior College in Worcester where she studied to become a medical secretary. Her two passions in life were God and family. A devout catholic, she was a member of St. Joseph Parish of Fitchburg and St. Edward the Confessor Parish of Westminster. She volunteered for many years in both parishes as well as at the Fitchburg Center for Brain Injured Children. Sally enjoyed many winters at the Barclay Beach Club in Florida with her best friend Janet Isabelle. This was also a vacation destination for her sons, daughter and all the kids that went with them. She loved being the hostess. Her summers were at the “camp” on Wyman Lake where the air was filled with kid giggles and splashes and boat rides and many “theme” parties inspired by and with her sister, Dot Pelletier. If a member of her family had an award, a graduation, an athletic event, a shower, a wedding - you name it -she was there. She loved anything that made her family gather together. More than just us, extended family found a love that was warm, tender, loyal and caring in “Aunt Sally”. In her later years when she herself needed help, in addition to family, she found special people in the French Connection. We would like to thank them for their devotion to her for close to 4 years and also to Compassus Hospice for their guidance and compassion. She leaves three sons, Louis V “Lee” Pelletier, Jr. and his wife Paula, Jeffrey J. Pelletier and his wife, Karen, all of Westminster, Dr. James L Pelletier and his wife, Karen of Dracut; her daughter, Donna M. Jarvis and her husband, Dr. Richard Jarvis of Westminster; her sister, Dorothy Pelletier & her husband Robert of Fitchburg; nine grandchildren, Taylor Boudreau, Shelby McNamara, Rachel Pelletier, Nicholas Pelletier, Ross Jarvis, Lindsay Jarvis, Alex Jarvis, Mollie Andrews , Dr. Mark Andrews; nine great grandchildren, Hallie Boudreau, Connor Boudreau, Jay Boudreau, Jack Jarvis, Devin Jarvis, Mason Jarvis, Harley Jarvis, Evie Jarvis and Caleb Budwick. Mrs. Pelletier’s family will receive relatives and friends at calling hours from 4-7 PM Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg. www.andersonfuneral.com. Her funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM Friday, February 16, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Church, 49 Woodland Street, Fitchburg. Interment will follow at the Pieta Chapel at the parish cemetery, which was built by her husband, Louis. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard’s Central Catholic High School, 45 Harvard St., Fitchburg MA 01420

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Sally A. (Bastarache) Pelletier

July 6, 1936 - February 9, 2024