Earl J Petite
Passed 12/28/2021
Obituary For Earl J Petite
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Earl J. Petite in his 92nd year, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Burin, Newfoundland, he was the son of the late Captain Michael Petite and the late Alice Maude (Brown). He emigrated to Canada in 1932, with parents and two older brothers, Frank and Chesley, arriving in Yarmouth, where he spent his childhood. He moved to Halifax in the early 1950s, where he began a career working in sales, ending up as a business owner. A man who was always social, nothing gave him more pleasure than being surrounded by his grandchildren and great-grand daughter. He also enjoyed watching many different sports, with the Toronto Blue Jays, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers being his particular favourites. He often fondly recalled the trips taken across the country and the USA, back in the ‘70s with the Airstream, travelling with his family. He is survived by partner, Della Allen; children, Kathy, Michael, Patricia (Kirk) and Gregory (Joanne); grandchildren, Nick, Wesley (Alexa), Brandon (Bri), Liam (Caitlin) and Nathan (Rachel); step-grandchildren, Cate and Maura; great-granddaughter, River Anne; a nephew and several nieces. He was predeceased by first wife and mother of his children, Nina (Joey) (DeWolfe); second wife, Martha (Riddle); his parents, Alice (Brown), Captain Michael Petite and his brothers, Captain Frank Petite and Chesley Petite. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
To live in the hearts we leave is not to die. – Thomas Campbell, Scottish poet
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