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Donald C. PETRIE

  • May 4, 1920 - December 18, 2011
  • Grafton, Massachusetts
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“To Don's Family, I had the privilege of getting to know Don through his frequent visits to the Grafton Senior Center. Don was a supreme gentleman,...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Michelle Drumm - Grafton, MA

“Dear Brooke,Chris, Laurel and families, I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing.It's so hard to lose a parent. Please know I am thinking of...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Joyce Leoleis - North Grafton, MA

“Chris and Laurel, Sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I have many great memories of the Petrie household including your parents. My...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Andy Mahler - Sutton, MA

“Brad, I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather.I'm know he was very special to you.He lived a long life, so I'm sure you have many happy memories...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Cindy Greene - Oxford, MA

“Brooke, I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad.He certainly seemed to have lived a very good life with a wonderful family. My deepest sympathy, Cindy ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Cindy Greene - Oxford, MA

“Chris, We are very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kevin & Dianne ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Kevin & Dianne Carter - MA

“Laurel, I was saddened to read of your Dad's passing. I always thought that both he and your Mom were so nice and I loved spending time with you all...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Beth Bovenzi Foley - Worcester, MA

“Dear Laurel and family, Your dad seemed to live such a wonderful life, and I'm sure part of that was living with you and your family. You were...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Janice Tynan - Hopedale, MA

“Dear Laurel, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Let's hope he is in a good place, keeping your Mom company again.. My thoughts and prayers...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Maria Gualtieri - Shrewsbury, MA


Donald C. Petrie, 91, died Sunday after an illness. His wife of 51 years June M. (Moffitt) Petrie, passed in 1996. He leaves behind his three children: Brooke Sullivan and her husband, John, of Douglas; Christopher Petrie and his wife, Jane, of Grafton; and Laurel Davis and her husband, Randy, of Grafton; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, May 4, 1920 the son of the late Charles and Gladys Petrie. A proud veteran, Don served his country as a member of the US Navy's Tin Can Sailors as a Fire Controlman, Second Class, serving aboard the USS Hazelwood in the Pacific during WWII and survived a kamikaze hit to his ship. Don worked as a commercial paper salesman for Butler Dearden in Worcester for over 25 years, retiring in 1986. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a fixture on the streets of Grafton, seen walking almost daily along North Street. When asked, "How ya doing…," his response was always, "Better than nuttin'." Donations may be made in his memory to the Friends of Grafton Elders, P.O. Box 186, Grafton, MA 01519.