Earl B. Pettigrew
1923 - 2007
PETTIGREW, Earl B. - It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Earl Basil Pettigrew of Southampton, Cumberland Co., on Monday, March 5, 2007, in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan, at the age of 83. Born in Southampton, he was a son of the late Harry and Clara (Lepper) Pettigrew. He is survived by his loving and cherished partner, Gertrude Hollis, Tidnish, and her children Trudy, Leon and families; his daughters, Ruth Anne Boss, Moose Jaw, Sask.; Holly Trewin (Geoff), Surrey, B.C.; sons, David (Bev), Invermere, B.C.; Allan, Sackville, N.B.; Randy (Teri), Parrsboro; sister, Helen Winters, Oxford; brothers, Laurie (Ruth), Vermillion, Alta.; Harry (Myrtle), Vernon, B.C.; Aubrey (Shirley), Dartmouth; many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, as well as the many “chosen children” who loved him as “Dad.” He was predeceased by his wife, the former Edna Brown. Because of his generous heart and delightful wit, he will be sadly missed by all. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Friday (March 9, 2007) in Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro, where a Knights of Pythias service will be held at 3 p.m. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday (March 8, 2007) in Southampton United Church, Rev. Allan Griffin officiating. A reception will follow funeral service in Southampton Community Centre. Spring burial in Southampton Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Southampton United Church, Southampton Cemetery Society or a charity of choice.
He is the sunshine of our lives and will remain
in our hearts forever.
