Leona Viola Peltier
Born in Jamestown, KS - Sept 18, 1910, died in San Mateo, CA - June 18, 2008. Predeceased by her husband E.M. "Mel" Peltier and her daughter, Carole Davis. She is survived by her children, Marilyn Rochefort, Edward Peltier, Maurice Peltier, Richard Peltier, Teresa Hansell, Alan Peltier, Norman Peltier and Nancy Ann Peltier. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Peltier was a longstanding member of St Timothy's Parish and the Secular Franciscans of Our Lady of Angels. Visiting hours will 5 PM - 8PM be on Tuesday, June 24 with Rosary at 7 PM at Sneider & Sullivan & O'Connell's Funeral Home, 977 So. El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA. A funeral Mass will be said at 11 AM on Wednesday, June 25, at St. Timothy's Catholic Church, 1515 Dolan Ave, San Mateo, CA. Interment will follow at Skylawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to St. Timothy's School; St. Vincent de Paul Society; National Right to Life; Catholic Charities; Special Olympics Sneider & Sullivan O'Connell's Funeral Home (650) 343-1804
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Lorraine Arnal McLean Lorraine McLean passed away peacefully at her home in San
Mateo, surrounded by family, on June 8, 2008. Loving wife of Robert Alger McLean
Jr.; proud mother of Lynn McLean Pasco, Capt. Robert McLean III USN, and
Michelle McLean Manning; fond mother-in-law of John Pasco, Lisa McLean, and Eric
Manning; devoted grandmother of Courtney, Kelsey, and Kyle Pasco, Devon and
Callum McLean, and Nicholas and Jacqueline Manning. Also survived by her mother,
Maria Arnal; brother, Roger Arnal; and sisters- and brothers-in-law, William and
Suzanne McLean, Marian McLean, and John and Virginia McLean Walters. A published
author, Lorraine graduated from UC Berkeley with majors in French and English
and was honored with a life-time membership in the PTA. She later became active
in St. Kevin Parish, Girl Scouts, The English 300 Society, Assistance League of
San Mateo County, and St. Bartholomew Parish. The true source of her happiness
was her 47 years of marriage to Bob, the love of her life, whom she met when
they were 14. Constant companions, they built a strong and close-knit family,
partnered in years of contribution to church and school, hosted countless family
holiday parties, and traveled near and far. She will be missed by many but by
none so much as Bob. Family and friends may visit Wednesday, June 11 after
6:30pm and attend a Vigil at 7:30pm; and the Funeral Mass Thursday, June 12,
10:30am, ALL at St. Bartholomew Church, 600 Columbia Dr. at Alameda de las
Pulgas, San Mateo. Contributions to Mission Hospice, 1900 O'Farrell Street,
Suite 200, San Mateo, CA 94403 in Lorraine's memory are welcome.
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George H. Kennison Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, died
peacefully at his San Mateo home on May 29, 2008. He bravely fought pancreatic
cancer for eight months. Born July 30, 1921 in Toledo, OH, George spent most of
his 86 years in California, residing first in Hollywood and Beverly Hills, later
moving to Piedmont where he graduated from high school in 1939. Before joining
the U.S. Navy, he attended U.C. Berkeley and worked for the Southern Pacific and
Western Pacific Railroads. George received his B.A. and M.A. from S.F. State. He
taught in the S.F. Unified School District for over 22 years, affectionately
known to students as "Mr. K." His sense of fun and humor gave him a special
connection with children. In 1949 George met his sweetheart and favorite dance
partner, Patricia Miller, at a Valentine's Day Social in Oakland. Married June
30, 1950 they moved to Pacifica and raised three children. George will be
remembered as an ingenious Jack-of-all-trades and a man with a remarkable range
of knowledge and interests which always ensured lively and thoughtful
conversation. He loved classical music, opera and stage musicals. For decades he
and his wife have attended the SF Symphony, the SF Ballet, and the Lamplighters
series. Science, art, history, travel, gardening and old trains were all special
interests. George is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia; their three
children, Merideane of Anchorage, AK, Karl of Elko, NV, and Bradley of San
Rafael; seven adoring grandchildren: Kaley, Garren and Marielle Volper, Ruth and
Heather Kennison, Alexander and Sierra Kennison; nephew, Douglas Bartman of
Walnut Creek; niece, Marjorie Russell of Concord, CA; sister-in-law, Dorothy
Livingston of Erie, PA; and other loving relatives across the country. He was
preceded in death by his sister, Mary Bartman of Walnut Creek, and his brother
Frank Kennison of San Jose. George brought wit, song and laughter to any
gathering and will be deeply missed by those whose lives he touched. The family
wishes to thank friends, family and neighbors who offered love and support
during these difficult months, the wonderful Redwood City Kaiser Oncology staff
and the Vitas Hospice nurses who provided tender care and assisted the family. A
Memorial Service is planned for Mon., June 16, 1:00 PM at Hope Lutheran Church,
600 W. 42nd Ave., San Mateo. Memorial donations may be made to the
American Cancer Society, the American Heart Assoc. or the Nature
Conservancy.
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