Obituary of John Robert Petrie
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PETRIE, JOHN: It is with profound sadness we announce the sudden passing of John Robert Petrie on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at Henderson Hospital. Left to remember him is his daughter Sandy and husband Peter Morris, daughter Carol Mushing, his grandchildren John Morris and fiancée Lesley, Wendy (Morris) and husband Shawn McKune, Andrew Mushing and his great-grandchild Andrew (McKune). He is survived by one sister Sylvia Harris of Swineshead, England. Fondly remembered by Peggy Petrie and his very good companion Judie Nichols. Predeceased by four sisters Frances, Irene, Bessie and Marjorie. John was born July 29, 1925 in Ferozepore, India. He moved to England after serving as a Warrant Officer in the Indian Army from 1943 to 1947. In June 1957, he moved his family to Canada where he worked for P.B. Electronics and Otis Elevator until his retirement. Cremation has taken place upon his request. A memorial service was held at Merritt Funeral Home, 287 Station Street, Smithville on Friday, April 21. Visitation began at 10 am, and the Service followed at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, if desired a donation to the Canadian Diabetes Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in his name would be appreciated by the family and can be made through the funeral home.
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