LEVERETT, MA: George S. Pelis, 78 passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical on August 21, 2023.  He was the son of the late Stanley and Sophie Pelis.

George lived in the Amherst area throughout his life.  He graduated from Amherst Regional High School in 1962.  After graduation he worked for the town of Amherst, then on construction and finished his working career as a technician repairing office equipment.

He married his high school sweetheart, Anita Major Pelis in 1965 and they shared 58 wonderful years of marriage together.

George enjoyed fishing and hunting when he was younger.  He loved the water, spending time with his family at Lake Wyola, Cape Cod and Florida beaches.  George and Anita enjoyed many years of travel, golfing in the warmer climate.  He also enjoyed watching the New England sports teams and attending UMASS sporting events.  He spent many hours watching a vast variety of birds at his feeders with his cat Shadow.  George’s favorite pastime, outside of his home and family, was golfing and spending time with his golfing buddies at Amherst Golf Club.

George is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Anita (Major) Pelis, daughter Laurie Pelis of Leverett and sister Carol Xinidakis of Louisiana.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and good friend Kevin Richey.

Anita would like to thank family and friends for all their concern and support.  She would also like to thank the kind and compassionate doctors and nurses from Baystate Medical.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 31^st from 6-7 PM at the Douglass Funeral Home at 87 No. Pleasant Street in Amherst with a short service to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Dakin Humane Society, P.O. Box 6307, Springfield, MA  01101