Nathaniel “Nate” Pelletier died on April 11 at the age of 53
According to his obituary, Pelletier was alone at home in Langley, British Columbia when he died
The actor was known for his role in the Hallmark Channel’s hit series When Calls the Heart, in which he played a recurring role as the taxi driver
Nathaniel “Nate” Pelletier has died. He was 53.
The actor “passed away suddenly on April 11” while home alone in Langley, British Columbia, according to his obituary. He is described as a kind-hearted father and friend whose death “has left a big hole” in the hearts of those who knew him.
“He touched many lives with his generosity and extraordinary work ethic,” the obituary reads. “He was always there to lend a helping hand when needed and most times, before it was asked of him. He was charismatic and loved to meet new people, greeting them with his big smile and a warm hearty hand shake.”
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Nathaniel Pelletier
“Nathaniel’s greatest love was his daughter Myhrsades (Murray) Jones of whom he was so proud,” the obituary continues. “He loved to gift her with concert tickets to experience her favourite band or book travel tickets somewhere special. He was very proud of his world traveller. He also loved music and because of that she and many others have a wider range of music we listen to.”
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Pelletier is best known for his role on the Hallmark Channel’s hit series, When Calls the Heart, in which he played the recurring role of a taxi driver and worked behind the scenes as an employee of the show’s transport department. His obituary highlights his career and “work-family” as “his second greatest love,” including his transportation captain Gordon “Gord” Alyward.
“He also loved to cook and bake cookies and bars, entertain his friends and family and wrote many poems in his ever so recognizable hand writing,” the obituary concludes. “His door was always open to all, young and old and I have often seen him giving a hug over his balcony rail.”
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Nathaniel Pelletier
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Martin Cummins, who stars in When Calls the Heart as Henry Gowen, paid tribute to Pelletier in a heart-warming Instagram post earlier this month.
“I just came back from a ride on the bike Gord and Nate put together for the girls and I,” he wrote, along with a series of images of Pelletier on set. “I’m taking shade in Mexico under the awning Nate helped me figure out in the woods near the old cabin. I have spent more hours at work sitting in the blue room, in silence or in conversation with Gord and Nate than I have standing on tape with the camera rolling.”
“Gord has always felt like a father figure to me, and Nate and I were his boys running around the town, hanging out in the woods and talking s—,” Cummins added. “Life is constantly changing. Things are never the same. The Valley will not be the same without Nathaniel Pelletier. He was a gentle soul and it was my honor to call him friend.”
The show’s production manager Mike Magnusson also shared a sweet message mourning the loss of Pelletier on the When Calls the Heart Instagram page.
“Nate was all heart, a true ‘Unicorn’, smashing every 14 hour day with a wide smile & endless cheer for all,” Magnusson recalled. “He ‘saw’ people, and was always there with a kind word. He leaves a void of spirit we will not be able to replace. Nate you were one of a kind, and we loved you. You will be sorely missed my friend.”
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