Dr. Raymond Petrie

Date of Death: December 7, 2010

Dr. Raymond Petrie, 71
REMINGTON ? Dr. Raymond G. Petrie, 71, of Remington, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, in his home after a two-year battle with cancer.
Born May 15, 1939, in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, he was the son of the late Arthur and Patricia Petrie.
He married Irene Vacon on July 8, 1967, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and she survives.
A graduate of Mount Carmel High School in New Waterford, he received a bachelor of science degree from Saint Francis of Xavier University in 1960. After a year of teaching in Scotland, he graduated from Dalhousie University Medical School in Halifax in 1968.
Dr. Petrie was in family practice in New Waterford from 1968 to 1982, when he moved to Remington to open a family practice there. He later opened a second practice in Fowler where he was still practicing at the time of his death. He was also the medical director of Serenity Hospice from 2003 until the time of his death.
A veteran of the Canadian Navy, he served as the health officer of Benton County for several years and as the medical director of Jasper County EMS. He had been a member of Phi Rho Sigma, the American Medical Association, Indiana Medical Association, Canadian Medical Association, Nova Scotia Medical Association, Rotary International, John Purdue Club, Benton County Country Club, and Curtis Creek Country Club.
Surviving with his wife are his daughter, Moira Rae Walbaum (husband: Daniel) of West Lafayette; his son, Steven Petrie (wife: Rebecca) of Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Arthur Petrie (wife: Annette) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and David Petrie (wife: Donna) of New Waterford, Nova Scotia.
Also surviving are his grandchildren, Owen and Ellen Walbaum of West Lafayette. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Petrie, of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was an avid golfer and voracious reader. Countless families benefited from Dr. Petrie&s kind and compassionate care. His many friends appreciated his loyalty and sense humor.
Memorial visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Funeral Mass on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 535 W. State St., in West Lafayette, officiated by Father Patrick Baikauskas and Father Don Gross.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to American Cancer Society or Serenity Hospice. Envelopes available at the funeral home.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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To the family of Dr. Petrie,
I&m deeply sorry for your lose. My family had been patients of Dr.Petrie&s since he opened his practice in Fowler. I adored the man. He is the last of a dying-breed..a wonderful, caring, small town doctor. I will never find a doctor like Dr. Petrie. He was my doctor and my friend. He was the complete package. Professional, knowledgeable, gentile, humble, and lots of humility. My family and I will miss him very much. He had a great sense of humor and he genuinely cared about his patients. During a few years, my family had no insurance. Dr. Petrie did whatever he could to ease that burden...he never turned us away, even if we couldn&t pay.He gave us samples when available to save money on prescriptions.. I really appreciated it...I hope he knew how much his kindness meant to us. We live in a time where most people dont care or will not help others....Dr. Petrie was not most people. He was a noble, caring, and giving man who will be sorely missed. God bless you Dr. Petrie. I will miss you.

Sincerely,
Kim Matson-Whitus

We are very sorry about your loss. Dr. Petrie made me feel more like a friend than a patient. He was my Doctor for more than 20 years and always treated me like I was special. I will miss him and his smile that was alway there. Please accept Carol and My condolence.

Luther & Carol Dowell

Dear Irene and family:
Our deepest condolences at this time.
Miller remembers Ray from their days in New Waterford as young men and when they were in early university. Over the years, Rays name would arise at ""hometown gatherings"" where many people knew him, and I would mention that I knew you from our days on the Quinan bus, traveling to school in Yarmouth.
Sincerely,
Doris and Miller MacSween

Irene and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult times. Doc will sure be missed! Hopefully the good memories will make the days ahead more bearable. Don&t cry for what you lost, but smile because it happened. God bless all of you!

To the Petrie Family:
So sorry to read of the passing of Dr. Petrie. We will always remember the good times we shared together while our Daughters, Deann & Dorene played ball with Moira, and compairing thoughts about our INDIANA HOOSIERS!!

You are being remembered in our prayers. May God put his arm around you and give you strength. Ramon & Bev Dotson

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

This was a great man and a great doctor. He cared for my father with great skill and
kindness that will always be remembered.

I am sorry for your loss of this kind and gentle man. The world has had another light go out.

My prayers are with you all

Sincerly
James R. Mac Neil

Dear Irene and family:

Our deepest sympathies on Raymond&s passing.

We remember the time you spent at South-west One in Pointe Claire.

Trickie thought so much of you and your family.

Joan & Wilf Bates

Just wanted to drop a quick note as one of his former patients and cousin. Thanks to Dr. Petrie for all he did when I was a child - I have had a great and healthy life so far!

I want share our condolences and we will remember him our prayers.

My heart goes out to you for your loss, we will miss him. I have been praying for you since I heard of his illness. If there is anything I can do to help you please let me know.
Love
Peggy

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