Marie (Minor) Peltier, R.N., 87 of Unionville, beloved wife of James Maxwell Peltier, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 21st at UConn Health Center surrounded by the family she loved so much. Born on June 27, 1925 in Unionville, daughter of the late Kathleen (Shearer) Beyer and Earl Minor. Marie’s father passed away when she was very young and she was raised by her mother “Kay” and her step-father Hans Beyer while living at Miss Porter’s School in Farmington. She spent the entirety of her life living in Unionville, Farmington and Kihei, Hawaii. In 1948 she was reacquainted with James “Max” Peltier at a family wedding. They started dating and one of life’s truly great love stories began. They were married in 1950 and moved to Webster Street in 1954 where they raised their family and live to the present day. At an early age Marie decided she wanted to be a nurse. She achieved that goal and devoted her heart and soul to her chosen profession for the remainder of her life touching countless lives along the way. She trained at Worcester Hanneman Hospital, Boston City Hospital and Providence Municipal Hospital, making life long bonds with many of the women she trained with. At the age of 23 she was appointed head of the nursery at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, a position she relinquished three years later to start her family. She went back to work in 1956 at the Avon Convalescent Hospital and remained there until her retirement in 2002. She rose to the position of Director of Nursing which she held for over 40 years. She took tremendous pride in her tenure at Avon. Marie would often tell her family that she was working on Christmas or Thanksgiving so that the other nurses could be with their families, but the truth was it was so important to her to be with her patients on these special days. Marie was proud about many things; being head cheerleader at Farmington High School, her time as a Navy Cadet nurse, her B.S. degree from the University of Hartford which she attained at the age of 58 and her subsequent induction into the National Nursing Honor Society. But of course she was most proud of her second home at the Mana Kai in Kihei, Hawaii where she and Max visited over 40 times with many of their friends and family and their life-long friend, Bill LaPointe. Max and Marie renewed their vows on the beach at the Mana Kai on their 50th anniversary with their family in attendance. Marie was also proud of the many women she inspired to pursue a career in nursing and she cherished her lifelong friendship with “The Gang”. Marie was involved with various service organizations her entire life such as the Unionville Columbiettes and The Legion of Mary and she was a Eucharistic minister at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea. Besides her husband, Marie is survived by her children, James M. Peltier, Jr. and his wife Gina of Cheshire, Michael G. Peltier and his wife Gail of Unionville, her five grandchildren, Michael G. Peltier, Jr., Alexander Daisy Peltier, Maxwell William Peltier, Joshua Asadow and Jessie Asadow, who were all perfect in her eyes, her sister, Margaret Kerchis of Farmington and her brother, Kenneth Beyer of West Hartford, her in-laws, Edward Peltier of Unionville, Bernadette Scalia of Bristol and sister-in-law, Roberta Beyer of Farmington and numerous beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother, George Beyer. Marie’s family would like to assure her many friends and family members that she was at peace and in full faith that she would be united with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Friends may call at The Ahern Funeral Home, 111 Main St., Rt. 4, Unionville, TODAY, September 23rd from 2-6 p.m. A mass and memorial service will be at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to the Church of St. Mary’s Star of Sea, 145 Main Street, Unionville, CT 06085 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.ahernfuneralhome.com.
Sunday, September 23, 2012, 2-6 pm
Funeral ServiceBurial Memorial Contribution
Max, Jimmy and Mike,
I was sorry to hear the news of Marie’s passing. I thought back to the times at your house after ball games and during picnics. I have some great memories of those days and of Marie. She was a real nice person. I will keep you in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Don
Mr. Peltier and family. I was so saddened to hear the news that Mrs. Peltier had passed away. She was so kind and such a great person. when my Mother was sick, she visited her many times. It always cheered her up. I’m sure she will be missed by so many.
Our condolences to the Peliter and the Minor family on the loss of such a dedicated and caring person as Marie. I also send this message on behalf of my Bothers, William E. McMahon, Patrick J. McMahon and Robert O. McMahon and their wifes. All of us were born and raised in Unionville and our father’s Mother was a Peltier.
To Mr. Peltier and Family,
We are truly sorry for your loss. We will always remember the bus trip to NY City, and all the fun we all had together! Sorry, we could not make the services today but Marie and her entire family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Special note for Jim: it is never easy to say goodbye to someone you love, especially your mother. Remember all the times she made you laugh and hold those memories close to your heart, and she will always be with you. Wish we could have been there for you today but you are in our thoughs.
Max,Jim, Mike and Family,
Blessings of Love, Peace and Strength are wished for you all
during this sad time. We will miss Marie very much, she had such a kind
and generous heart and we will never forget that about her.
Marie made an everlasting impression on me from the first time I met her in 1975 when my family purchased Avon Convalescent Home. She had such a way about her and her presence always commanded attention, especially when two twin boys were racing up and down the halls in wheelchairs as she worked diligently to get the home ready after construction. Not only was she a fabulous Director of Nursing but a real part of my family. May she rest in peace knowing how positively she touched so many lives.
I want to express my condolences to the Peltier family. Although the loss of a loved one is never easy, it is an opportunity to bring together family and friends to celebrate a special someone who clearly touched so many lives.
I hope that you will find peace and solitude in the coming weeks. Speak of Marie often. It will keep her memory and spirit alive in all of you. Sincerely, Scott Sullivan.
Jimmy, Mike and Mr. Peltier,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of being at your house on Webster Street during high school. We’d all swim in the pool in the back and then there was usually some feisty and interesting discussion we’d have with Mrs. Peltier in the kitchen after.