Catherine “Toots” Pelletier, 102, of Southbury, passed away peacefully April 26, 2026. Born in Shelton on May 28, 1923, to Christian and Catherine Behrle, she was an Ansonia High graduate and a 45-year retiree of Farrel Corp. A saxophonist, avid bowler and fiercely independent adventurer, she was still driving at 100, taking grandchildren on “ice cream tours” and traveling with the Ansonia Senior Center.

Her family was her pride, especially sharing a birthday with great-granddaughter Lily Catherine. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Diane Grazioli; grandchildren Christopher (Joanna), David (Jill), and Tammy (Panagiotis); and four great-grandchildren, Brady, Lily, Adriana, and Niko, who called her “Gigi.”

Services will take place on Saturday, May 2, at Jenkins King & Malerba Funeral Home, Ansonia. Visitation 10-11 AM, followed by a brief blessing and burial at Mt. St. Peter Cemetery, Derby.