Mary Jane Fitch Peltier

Erath- Mary Jane Fitch Peltier, 77, died Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Steven Peltier, son, Steven Peltier, Jr.; daughter, Dinah (Mergist) Turner and her husband, Gus; two grandchildren, Lillian Faucheux and her husband Janson, and Matthew Turner; great grandson, Miken Faucheux; and one sister, Debbie Fitch.

She was preceded in death by her parents, M.J.(Bolo) and Minnie Fitch; and siblings, Suzanne Fitch, Patricia Fitch, Gerald Fitch, Michael Fitch and Elizabeth Fitch.

Mary graduated from the Acadiana Law Enforcement Training Academy and earned expert marksman recognition. She was voted class Chaplain by her fellow cadets.  She served the City of Erath Police Department as a dispatcher and later as a patrolman/officer.  Some older residents of Erath, upon hearing of her death, stated that she set the standard for policing and the department has not been the same since her retirement. Mary also had a history of law enforcement service to the City of Abbeville as well.

Mary was the oldest surviving child of Minnie and Bolo Fitch.  In that respect she was a devoted daughter and loving sister. She and Mike were especially close as children, they were born only 18 months apart, and it is our sincere hope that they have been reunited in heaven.

Mary was an accomplished author, having published two books – Spirits of the Mighty Oaks and The Lion of the Tribe of Bayuk.  She loved music and really enjoyed dancing.  However, her hobbies were caring for her husband of 53 years, Steven and showering love on her children, Dinah and Stevie, her grandchildren, Lilly and Matt and her beloved great grandchild, Miken. She truly was the embodiment of selfless devotion as she was always more concerned with the needs and wishes of others than with her own- perhaps to a fault.

I will love you forever. I know you are happy and at peace. Even so, I do hope you dance.