Raymond “Ray” Gordon Pegelo, of Hanover, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Cancer at Chapman House Residential Hospice in Owen Sound on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He had just celebrated his 87th birthday.

Born in Hanover to the late Melvin and Thelma (nee Rogers) Pegelo on February 19, 1939. Ray married the love of his life Pat on May 20, 1961. He worked for Knechtel Furniture for over 30 years and then at Sklar Peppler for many years before moving on to the Town of Hanover as a Cemetery Caretaker. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing and loved to watch the grandkids and their families grow over the years.

Survived by beloved wife Patricia "Pat" (nee Girodat) Pegelo of Hanover. Loved father of Lori Pegelo (Rob Brunette), Mike (Lorrie) Pegelo and Steve Pegelo (Cathy Farnell). Special papa of Justin (Jodi), Katie (Todd), Madison, Taylor, Melissa (Chad) and Cory (Monika). G-Pa will be remembered by his great grandchilden Lucas, Blake, Reese, Heidi, Riley, Jade, Colbie, Mia, Aspen, Madi and Beau. Ray will be fondly remembered by his siblings Dewy Pegelo, Dennis (Sharon) Pegelo, Wayen Pegelo, Randy (Geri) Pegelo, Reta Schuknecht, Bonnie (Lorne) Perry, Linda (Carl) Fischer, Dianne (Ray) Schaus, Debbie Pegelo (Theresa) and sister in law Shirley Pegelo. Predeceased by his parents, granddaughter Waverly and siblings Larry, Gerald (Bernice), Dale, Ken (Joan), Bernice (Ron) Spielmacher, Bernice Pegelo and by his brother in law Floyd Schuknecht. 

Visitation will be held at Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover, on Tuesday, March 10, 2025 from 2-4pm & 6-8pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Church on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00 am.  Father Romalito Guillen officiating. Cremation has taken place with a private family inurnment in Holy Family Cemetery.  

Memorial donations to the Chapman House or to Holy Family Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca