WEEKS MILLS – Gerald “Jerry” Pelton Sr., 86, passed away peacefully at his home on March 27, 2026, after a brief illness, and went to be with the Lord. He was born on January 2, 1940, in Waterville, Maine, the son of Roscoe E. and Bertha E. (Brooks) Pelton.

He worked for the State of Maine Department of Transportation in Augusta for 16 years, after proudly serving in the Maine Army National Guard for six years. He owned and operated Jerry's & Sons Service and Oil Company on Route 3 in Weeks Mills for 40 years. He cherished time spent with family and friends square dancing, four-wheeling, hunting, hiking, and attending NASCAR races, creating many lasting memories along the way.

Gerald is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Rena (Pat) Pelton (Ouellette); his sons, Gerald “Jay” Pelton wife Jenn (Potter) Pelton, Jeff and Michele (Garnett) Pelton; a daughter, Jill Pelton; his grandchildren, Jonathan Pelton, Emily Parker, Jamie Pelton, Alex Giguere, and Lucy Fenton; his great-grandchildren, Genevieve Pelton, Jayce Parker, Evolette and Ezekiel Giguere, Lucian

and Jonas Fenton. He is survived by his sisters, Betty (Herb) Flint of Augusta, and Sandra Curtis of Augusta.

He was predeceased by his parents; brother Roscoe “Ross” Pelton Jr and sisters, Virginia Hansen and Janice Hisler.

A private burial will be held at Deer Hill Cemetery in late May.

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