PELLEY:  Calvin Abbott Pelley of Grand Bend, passed away peacefully at LHSC- Victoria Hospital, London, on Monday, September 8, 2025, surrounded with the love of his family at the age of 80. He was born in Glenwood, NFLD on January 14, 1945, son of late Abbott & Laura (Lane) Pelley.

Calvin was the loving husband of Glowena Pelley (Stanford), with whom he shared 52 years of love, adventure and laughter. 

He was a loving father to his three daughters Karen Simpson and husband Dean, Peggy Warren and husband Kris, Laurie Kerslake and husband Gerald.

Loving grandfather of Brady Simpson and wife Cleo, Courtney Simpson, Hailey Bridges and partner Greg, Brooke Rose and husband Cliff & great grandson Theodore, Sydney Warren, and Emme, Karson, Leah and Annabelle Kerslake.

Dear brother and brother-in-law of Wayne (Marie) Pelley, Sterling Stanford, Yvonne Lush, Bernice Stanford, Geraldine Kelly, Winston Stanford, Donald Stanford, Lenitte Stanford and Darlene Stanford.

Remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families.

Predeceased his siblings Allister Pelley, Ida Goodyear, Nelson Pelley, Carl Pelley, Chesley Pelley, Rosalina Squires.

In his retirement years, Calvin enjoyed his winters in Florida. He enjoyed camping with friends and playing cards as well as driving to see family on the weekends.  His laughter will be sadly missed but always remembered.

At Calvin’s request cremation will take place and no formal services will be held. 

A celebration of life will take place at Stratford Army & Navy Airforce Veterans, 151 Lorne Ave E, Stratford, ON. Friday September 12, 2025, from 3 – 5 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers and if desired a payable direct memorial donation to Stratford Army & Navy Airforce Veterans Unit 261, Ladies Auxiliary  (151 Lorne Ave E, Stratford, N4Z 1A1) or charity of choice would be appreciated.

Arrangements entrusted to T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood