Philip E. Pelletier Sr.

Fort Kent Mills--- Philip E. Pelletier Sr., 92, peacefully passed November 7, 2026, at a Fort Kent healthcare facility, with his loving wife and family at his side. He was born March 1, 1934, in Daigle, son of the late Thomas and Irene (Daigle) Pelletier.

Phil was a lifelong potato grower managing his own farm in Fort Kent Mills for over 50 years. He was an avid member of the Fort Kent Golf Club and enjoyed many years traveling all over Aroostook County to compete in many competitions. He also made a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Scotland to play “The Old Course at St. Andrews.” Phil had his pilots license and cherished many years flying into remote areas for fly fishing.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Catherine “Kats” (Albert) Pelletier of Fort Kent; seven children, Phil “Jr.” Pelletier of Fort Fairfield, Peter Pelletier of Fort Kent, Rick Pelletier, Ann P. Crosby, both of Massachusetts, Jeff Pelletier and his wife Esther of Lewiston, Jan Pelletier and her husband Juan Hernandez of So. Carolina, and Elaine Bourdeau and her husband Scott of Virginia; one brother, Rudy (Lillian) Pelletier of Madawaska; nine grandchildren, Phil, Jack, Alec, Anna, Lili, Sydney, Ben, Avery, and Daniel; one great grandson, Michael; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Phil was predeceased by one brother, Elmer Pelletier.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Friday, November 13, 2026, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Fort Kent. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Arrangements are a service of Lajoie-Daigle Funeral Home, 14 E. Main St., Fort Kent. To share memories and condolences online, please visit Phil’s tribute page at www.LajoieFuneralHome.com