Passed away in Kitchener, ON, on January 31, 2025, with his ever-loving family at his side including Christine Balcerczyk, spouse, aka Kiki, his sweetie of 35 years, and the twins, Lindsay and Jason Balcerczyk.
He is also survived by his brother Daniel (Colette) Pellerin and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Regina and Antonio and brothers Michel and Roger. Denis was born in Welland, ON, on February 23, 1947, and he moved to Kitchener in August of 1978.
Denis will be dearly missed by his many friends, family members, and neighbors as generous, kind, and community-oriented. He volunteered on several citizen committees, the Concordia club, and in 2010 he ran to be a City Councillor. He will also be remembered fondly by his countless former colleagues and clients.
Born with the gift of the gab, Denis was a life-long natural salesperson. He was a successful in his sales career across different industries, but his greatest accomplishments were as Canadian Sales Manager first with GE Carboloy and then with Rogers Chocolates. Denis was a Real Estate agent for 16 years before retiring.
Lifelong friends include in chronological order:
Yvon Pigeon – Since 2 years of age
Don Maier – > 47 years
Wayne McIntee – > 42 years
Randy Little – > 40 years
Wayne Stahle & Gerry Mighton – > 39 years
Bryan and Irene Smith – > 38 years
Mike Tikl – > 25 years
Roger Jeffries – > 20 years
Stephen McDonald – > 20 years
Christopher Niedojadlo – > 17 years
Not forgotten are the many who came to share their memories and joy.
Special thanks to the Doctors, Nurses, and Staff at the Grand River Cancer Clinic.
At the request of Denis, no funeral will be held.
Arrangements entrusted to the WALL-CUSTANCE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com.
A tree will be planted in memory of Denis J. L. Pellerin in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.