Douglas Randall “Doug” Petrie
1942-2019
Douglas Randall Petrie – age 77, of Canning, born
on March 23, 1942 in Wolfville, passed away at home on March 25,
2019. Predeceased by his wife, Rachel and parents, Enid
(Coldwell) and James Petrie, he is survived by his daughter, Julia
(Derek) Merryweather; sons, Robert (Karen) and James (Niki) Petrie;
sister, Allison and niece, Natalia. Doug grew up in Kentville and
attended Kings County Academy, the Nova Scotia Agricultural College
and MacDonald College of McGill University achieving a Bachelor of
Science in Agriculture in 1965 but always returned to the Valley to
work on the farm and to see Rachel who he married in 1968.
Together they started farming and raising a family in
Hillaton. Many happy years were spent growing tobacco,
apples and turnips and spending leisure time at the cottage in
Hall’s Harbour. Doug eventually transitioned from
farming to crop consulting, working for a number of agri-service
companies where he regularly travelled the Maritimes developing
relationships with many new friends and colleagues in the agricultural
industry. A keen crib player, many evenings were spent playing with
his friends at the kitchen table. He became a faithful fan
of the Acadia Axemen and was a regular at the arena. An avid
reader, he always had a book on the go, usually a mystery, reflecting
his thoughtful, curious nature. Despite the hard work of
family, farming and business, Doug and Rachel also knew how to have
fun and their home and cottage were regular gathering places for their
friends and good times. While Doug’s hobbies were hockey,
cards and his woodpile, his passions were his children and
Rachel. Doug earned admiration and respect for the
unwavering care and love he gave to Rachel in her years of
illness. His patience, perseverance and faithfulness through
difficult times were an example to all. Cremation has taken place and
there will be no visitation, by request. The funeral service, followed
by a reception, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2019 in
the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Funeral
arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and
Cremation Services, Kentville.
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Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province:Nova Scotia