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David Atwell Pelley October 29, 1949 - July 5, 2026

From the loving arms of his wife, four daughters and one stepson into the waiting arms of Jesus, David completed his life journey of 76 years on Sunday, July 5, 2026.  David will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years, Marie; daughters Dale Pelley, Donna Avery (Darrell), Melanie Pelley and Mandy Densmore (Bill); stepson Paul Keats (Bonnie); 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sisters Dorothy Marsh (Randell) and Hollis Holloway-Adey (Lloyd); brother-in-law Joe Tilley; a large number of nieces, nephews, family and friends.  Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville.  Visitation Tuesday, July 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, July 8 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Crossroads Community Church, Clarenville with interment to follow at Milton-George’s Brook Cemetery.

David will be lovingly remembered for his dedication to his love of music and gardening.  He was an avid gardener and farmer.  Tending to his own gardens and raising animals to provide for his family over the years.  He was the organist for the United Church in George’s Brook Milton for 30 years, then followed by playing in the Salvation Army as a band member and pianist.  He was also a fine cook and baker who could hold his own in any kitchen.  He will be deeply missed by many.

Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Crossroads Community Church, Clarenville with interment to follow at Milton-George’s Brook Cemetery.

 

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    Roberta Stanford says
    July 7, 2026 at 1:19 pm

    My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of David. Although I did not know him well, I remember him as having a great smile. I know he will be missed by all his family and friends. Hopefully, the memories of the wonderful times you have shared will get you through the days ahead.

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    Rick Greening says
    July 7, 2026 at 1:47 pm

    Deepest condolences to the families. I met David at the golf resort when he worked there what a nice fellow so sad to hear of his passing

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    Aline Johnston says
    July 7, 2026 at 1:50 pm

    Marie, I was saddened to hear of David’s passing. I will forever remember his kindness and generosity as well as those delicious garden vegetables and fresh eggs. He will be missed by all off us who knew him, I am sure. I will be thinking of you all these next coming days. Love and prayers to all, especially you, Paul and Bonnie..

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    Edna Piercey says
    July 7, 2026 at 2:46 pm

    Oh Marie my darling I am so sorry for your loss. Condolence to you and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.. Rest assured you are on my mind. I knew how much he meant to you.
    Hugs my friend

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    Doreen Keats says
    July 7, 2026 at 3:48 pm

    My condolences to the whole family. David was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.

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    Glenn F Ploughman says
    July 7, 2026 at 3:52 pm

    David was a friend from childhood and we shared the love of music.
    His beautiful piano accordion music graced many coffeehouses at the GBM Cultural House.
    David will be greatly missed.

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    Patricia and Graham Stanley says
    July 7, 2026 at 5:24 pm

    Sorry to hear of David’s passing. Condolences to all his family

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    Verna Rothberg says
    July 7, 2026 at 6:23 pm

    So sorry to hear of David’s passing. I have fond memories of him. Spent many hours at his childhood home.
    Thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. My your many memories ease some of the pain.
    Love;
    Rose

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    Art and Heather Mouland says
    July 7, 2026 at 8:06 pm

    Sending our love and prayers to Marie and her family. David was a wonderful man and will certainly be missed..

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    Wayne Barbour says
    July 7, 2026 at 8:47 pm

    Marie, so sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Despite your sorrow you have the wonderful promise,” to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord”. May the Lord encourage and comfort you. Love and prayers, Wayne and Heather

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    Faye Andrews says
    July 7, 2026 at 10:10 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear this. David led a wonderful life, bless him. He was so talented at many things that amazed me. Gardening, raising animals, so many fresh eggs and vegetables, goat’s milk and much more. Gave his family so much. So talented at music and played for every funeral for the people of George’s Brook. So well liked and had a terrific smile and laugh. He will be well remembered. Our deepest sympathy to all his family. God bless you, David.

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    Winston Brown says
    July 7, 2026 at 10:27 pm

    To the Pelley family, my condolences on your loss. I met David through his sister (and my co-worker) Roma. My memory is of a very personable man who had such love and devotion to his daughters. The van would pull up in fromt of the post office and there they were, the four girls, always with him. To Dale, Donna, Melanie Mandy, Marie, Dorothy, Hollis and their families please know I am thinking of you all at this sad time.

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