Marjorie Ann Pelkey

She was born on March 8, 1945 in Winchendon, MA, daughter of the late Rita (Prive) and Howard E. Chase. She grew up in Fitzwilliam, NH. She attended Troy High School and completed her education in 1963 graduating with the first Senior Class of Monadnock Regional High School.

On June 4, 1966 Marge married the love of her life, Ronald Pelkey. The two enjoyed many years together before Ronald's passing in 1987.

Marge had been employed by CR Bard in Fitzwilliam, and later by MilliPore in Jaffrey from which she retired after a long-time career as a Quality Control Inspector.

Marge will be fondly remember for being kind and soft spoken. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and watching her favorite Westerns. Above all things, Marge cherished spending time with her family.

Marge will be dearly missed by her children: Deb Pelkey-Jones and her husband Harold of Rindge, NH and Mark Pelkey and his wife Ursula of Troy, NH; grandchildren: Alicia Pelkey of Biddeford, ME, Matthew Pelkey of Ashland, NH, and Michael and Ariana Vlachos both of Troy, NH; brother: Ronald Chase of Fitzwilliam, NH; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.

Marge was predeceased by her siblings: Howard E. Chase, Jr., Gloria Pelkey, and Bonnie Divoll.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Fletcher Funeral Home, 33 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH. Those in attendance are required to wear masks. A private service will be held for family and burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keene, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marjorie A. Pelkey's name to the NH Rescue Alliance through Canine Commitment of New England (www.caninecommit.org) or the Shriners Hospitals for Children, PO Box 863765, Orlando, FL 32886 (www.LoveToTheRescue.org).