Passed away peacefully on August 18, 2019 at the age of 88 surrounded by his family.
Dear husband of Elsie for 65 years. Cherished dad of Robert Petrie and Howyi Nelson – Petrie, Bruce and Laurie Petrie, Brett Petrie and Brenda Petrie. Adored Grandfather of Amanda Turcotte (Andrew Gibson), Heather Petrie (Brad Prevett), Megan (Alan) Ross, Michael Nelson, and Melissa (Justin) Valdis. Loved great grandfather of Hailey Turcotte, Addison and Ryleigh Gibson, and Ryder and Charlotte Valdis. Predeceased by his parents Albert and Mary Ann Petrie, and his brother Leslie Petrie. Survived by his sister-in –law Margaret Petrie. Visitation will be held at Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 895 Ouellette Ave, 519-254-3223 on Wednesday August 21, 2019 from 7-9pm. Visitation will continue on Thursday August 22, from 11am until the time of service in the chapel at 12pm. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Kidney Foundation.