Peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family at the North Bay Regional Health Centre on Tuesday June 23, 2021 at the age of 82 years. John was the beloved spouse of Jean Pelland (née Wilson) (Ruth Keefe deceased) and loving father to John Pelland Jr., Ruth St. Phard, Kimberley Boyer-Miller (Jeff) and son-in-law Joe. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Quincy, Hayden and Linkoln. He will be remembered by his sisters-in-law Stella and Marion Pelland. John is predeceased by his siblings Sister Jeanne, Rene, Fernand, Gaetan, Fernande, Lucienne, Liliane, Gerard and his parents Raoul and Delia Pelland (née Gendron). Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. The family will be receiving visitors in a limited capacity at the McGuinty Funeral Home in North Bay on Monday June 28, 2021 between the hours of 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, attendance is restricted to the number of attendees. Everyone attending must practice social distancing and wear a mask. Please call 705-472-8520 to schedule your appointment. If desired, donations are suggested to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences can be made at www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com