Obituary of Wanda Lea Pellerin

Wanda Lea Pellerin (Gray) Wanda Lea Pellerin, of Dresden passed away peacefully Saturday November 29, 2014 at Franklin Gardens, Leamington at the age of 75. Born in Dresden, daughter of the late Neva (Green) and Clark Gray. Dear mother and mother-in-law of Allen & Donna (Samek) Pellerin of Dresden; Louane (Pellerin) & Jeff McFadden of Dresden, and Mark Pellerin of Medicine Hat. Survived by 8 Grandchildren; Chad Pellerin; Shawn Pellerin, Kyle Pellerin, Adam McFadden, Katie (McFadden) Holmes & her husband Adam Holmes, Jonathan Pellerin, Jennifer Pellerin, Chris Pellerin, and 2 Great Grandchildren Rayden Pellerin and Sadie Pellerin. Dear sister of Karen Gray of Caledonia and sister-in-law Gloria Gray of Carleton Place. Wanda is predeceased by her brother Larry Gray of Carlton Place. Wanda raised her three children while she maintained a successful beauty salon in her home for 15 years. She became the owner and Manager of ladies dress shops in Chatham and Ridgetown and enjoyed organizing and participating in fashion shows as a lovely model. In 1995 her love of road trips lead her to become a busy driving instructor in Alberta and Ontario until her retirement in 2005. In her retirement Wanda was a volunteer driver for the CHAP Program and for the Canadian Cancer Society. Wanda enjoyed travelling throughout her life and was fortunate to visit many parts of Europe, Canada, and the United States. She loved her many adopted dogs over the years who were her dear companions and gave her great joy. Donations may be made at the funeral home by cheque to the Kent Branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, December 20th at the Dresden Community Church with visitation from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, followed by a private memorial service.