Obituary of Joseph York Pelley

Pelley, Joseph York – age 72 of Sweetland, passed away November 11, 2020 at home with family by his side. Born August 15, 1948 in Halifax, Joseph was a son of the late Jim and Edith (Davis) Pelley. Surviving are his wife, Bettina; daughter, Niesha Pelley (Ryan Feener), Sweetland; son, Joseph Pelley (Kayla Sharkey), Tantallon; sisters, Dot (Russell) MacPherson, Guysborough; Anne (Eddy) Benoit, Antigonish County; brother, John Pelley (Debbie Surrette), New Glasgow; grandchildren, Tyler and Treyson Pelley, J.C. Sharkey and Natalia Pye; step- grandchildren, MacKenzie and Kaydence Feener; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by sister, Myrtle Hare; brothers, Charlie Pelley; Leonard in infancy; brother in-law, John Hare and Uncle, Joe Pelley.

Joseph enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also loved family gatherings and spending time at home.

There will be no service as per request. Donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to Health Services of the South Shore -Palliative Care. Arrangements entrusted to Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater where on-line condolences may be made by visiting www.sweenysfuneralhome.com