Marie Adela Pelot

Marie Adela Pelot (nee Lonski) of Dearborn MI passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024 at the age of 94. Born in Detroit on May 25, 1930 and raised on Archdale St, Marie was John and Tessie Lonski’s youngest of three daughters. Of the three, Marie was undoubtedly the spunkiest. She told many stories about the antics that drove her mother crazy like how she jumped in the newly-dug basements on the street and how her mom tied her up to the basement post to keep her in line until her daddy came home. That fiery spirit remained with her her entire life and is one of the characteristics that stood out in her. A 1948 graduate of Mackenzie High School, Marie was a member of the Mixed Chorus where she sang and shared her love of music, which was something that stayed with her. On many occasions she would happily share her beautiful singing voice, particularly when it came to songs like, “Your Cheatin Heart” and “Margaritaville”. Marie met the love of her life, Harold Pelot, in 1948. While dating, she wrote a three-page poem to him called, “How We Met”, which detailed the multiple encounters they had before they became a couple. It was clear Marie wooed Harold away from other girls he was dating. She simply started calling him her “steady” even though they hadn’t even been on a date yet! If you knew Marie, this detail wouldn’t surprise you! They were married on October 15, 1949. They raised three children on Abington St in Detroit and were active in St. Christopher Parish and School. Marie and Harold had an active social life with family and friends. They played cards often and bowled. They enjoyed music and dancing (even taking lessons at Arthur Murray School of Dance) and parties. In fact, they were THE life of the party until Harold’s sudden passing in June 1980. They lived a full life in the 30 years they were married and Marie would remain a widow until her passing. When her granddaughter asked her one day why she never remarried, Marie said she just loved him so much that she couldn’t imagine loving someone else as much as him. After his passing Marie focused on work, friends, and family. For most of her adult life, Marie worked as an executive secretary at Ford Motor Company. She took great pride in her job in Advertising on the 36th floor of the Renaissance Building and was a fervently loyal Ford employee and consumer of its cars. She retired in 1993 at the age of 63. Through her time working at Ford she forged many long lasting friendships and nurtured her other friendships that helped her get through the difficult years after Harold’s death. After retirement, Marie traveled with family and friends. She also had free time to spend with her grandchildren whom she spoiled with no guilt. She attended as many sporting events, school plays, choir and band performances, and grandparents’ days as she could. She was simply the most generous and loving grandma anyone could ask for, which she extended to everyone’s children who became her surrogate grandkids. Running a close second to her grandchildren were animals. Marie loved all animals, but she especially loved dogs. She spoiled those that she owned, and when she didn’t have one of her own, she spoiled her neighbors’ dogs by (too) frequently giving them biscuits and treats. Although the last four years had been difficult years for Marie, we will remember her in her best years and be reassured her suffering is no more. Marie was predeceased by her husband, Harold; parents John and Tessie Lonski; sisters Lottie Rak and Angie Zajac; daughter Joyce Barlow, and granddaughter Donna Hutson. She is survived by son Bob (Michelle), daughter Gayle (Charly); grandchildren Maricia (Robin), Michael (Taryn), Bobby (Ashley), Kevin (Taylor), Erica (Payton), Mike, Sarah (Gage); great grandchildren Rachael, True, Liam, and Landon, and all her extended grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West, Plymouth MI 48170 on Friday, December 27th from 3 PM to 7 PM. Funeral services will also be at Vermeulen-Sajewski on Saturday December 28th with viewing at 10 AM and funeral commencing at 11 AM. Luncheon to follow at Plymouth Manor. There will be a private interment at St. Hedwig Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to one of the following organizations: Corewell Health Foundation Beaumont Commons Employee Appreciation Fund Site 433 5D 26901 Beaumont Blvd Southfield MI 48033 https://give.corewellhealth.org/donate/southeast/search Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit MaryAnn Wright Animal Adoption and Education Center 16121 Reckinger Rd. Dearborn MI 48126 https://www.metrodetroitanimals.org/donate/

Marie Adela Pelot

May 25, 1930 - December 20, 2024