Donald Roy "Spike" Pelkey, III, 30, of Lee, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 25th due to complications from surgery at BayState Medical Center. Donald was born in Springfield September 9, 1987, the son of Deborah Drobiak Bressette and Donald R. Pelkey, Jr. Spike was raised and educated in Lee and was a 2006 graduate of Lee High School. Spike worked for Eastover Resort, Price Chopper, and most recently as a cook at Michael's Restaurant in Stockbridge. An ardent New England sports fan, he followed the NE Patriots, Boston Bruins, Red Sox and Celtics eagerly awaiting the next game. He loved fishing and taking road trips, especially to the ocean. While Spike loved to have a good time he found great joy in making others laugh. Donald leaves behind his mother, Deborah Bressette, of Winsted, CT; his father, Donald Pelkey, Jr., of Lee; his step-father Dean Loughman, of Chicopee, MA and his best friend and companion, Penny Bryans and her children, Paul and Ethan, of Lenox. In addition, he leaves behind his brother, Jason Bressette and his wife Katie, of Buxton, ME; his two sisters: Trisha Canfield and her husband Alan, of New Hartford, CT and Jennifer Pelkey and her fiancé, Chad Bliss, of Lee; seven nephews: Tyler, Zach, Jack, Trevor, Mason, Max and Parker; his niece: Kaylee. Donald also leaves behind his maternal grandparents: Richard and Barbara Drobiak of Brockton, MA; his paternal grandparents: Donald and Patricia Pelkey, of Lee and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly. A Memorial Service for Donald "Spike" Pelkey will be held Friday, August 31, at 12Noon at the Kelly Funeral Home. Visiting Hours will be held from 10AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate any donations to help defray the funeral expenses. If you would like to leave a message of condolence or share pictures with the family, please visit our web site at www.kellyfuneralhome.net

Visitation Details

Friday, August 31st, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm, Kelly Funeral Home

Service Details

Friday, August 31st, 2018 12:00pm, Kelly Funeral Home