John Jack "Jack" Petrie

November 18, 1925 – February 5, 2016

With great sadness we must announce that Jack peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, February 5th, at the age of 90. Jack was born in Chatham, New Brunswick, the son of John and Elizabeth (Witzel) Petrie. After serving in the army during WWII, he attended Dalhousie University. Before he graduated with a degree in Commerce, he met and married his wife of 56 years. They soon moved to Bathurst, New Brunswick where their 3 children were born. In 1960 they moved to St. Catharines, Ontario and later to Oshawa, where Jack worked in the tax department of General Motors until his retirement in 1986. Jack cherished his independence and was fortunate enough to remain living in his home during his final years. Jack is predeceased by 5 brothers, 3 sisters and his wife Martha (nee MacDonald). He will be sorely missed by his son Joseph, his daughters Cathy Byron and Mary (Mark) Gagliano. He will be held in loving memory by his grandchildren, Elizabeth and Mary Byron, and by his 3-month-old great granddaughter, Skylar. As a husband, father and grandfather, he was a giant among men. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Dr. Stephen Cohen for providing Jack with such wonderful medical care over so many years. We would also like to thank nurses Catherine and Jackie from CCAC for moving heaven and earth to ensure his last hours were comfortable. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Thursday, February 11th at 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.