Pettipas, William Michael, age 97, Tracadie. It is with sadness that we, the family of William Pettipas of Tracadie, announce his passing on Monday Jan 22, 2018 in Milford Haven Home for Special Care.
Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he was a son of Michael Luke and Mary Lucy (Delorey) Pettipas.
Dad was a special dad and "POP" to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren who loved him dearly and had the privilege of knowing him and spending time with him even up to the last couple of days. Willie always enjoyed telling stories to young and old and was always eager to share his self gained knowledge. He loved visiting people, talking about cars and trucks, playing cards, and making a deal.
He is survived by two daughters, Marianne (Gary) McCoul, Tracadie and Rose O’Connor, Antigonish; son Gerard Pettipas, Monastery; friend Margie MacPherson, Antigonish; daughter-in-law Debbie Day, Antigonish; eight grandchildren, Cheryl (Doug) MacPherson, New Glasgow; Trevor (Krista) McCoul, Petawawa, ON; Jeff McCoul, Tracadie; Chad (Laurie) O’Connor, Antigonish; Andrew O’Connor, Antigonish; Erin (Aaron) Katajamaki, Courtenay, BC; Leah (Chris) Sorenson, Hinton, AB; Todd Pettipas (Elizabeth Lambton), Halifax; nine great grandchildren, Lindsay, Drew and Ewan MacPherson, Haley Cameron, Myla O’Connor, Connor and Nathan McCoul, Josh and Kelty Sorenson; sister Charlotte "Girlie" Delorey, Guysborough; brother Charlie Halloran, Ontario; brothers-in-law Joe (Margaret) Pettipas, Westville; Michael (Vera) Pettipas, Thorburn; Billy (Elsie) Pettipas, Tracadie; sister-in-law Catherin Jean Pitts, Antigonish.
Predeceased by his wife Margaret E. Pettipas; son-in-law Joseph O’Connor; sisters-in-law Guastava MacLean, Frances MacDougall, Jeannie Pitts; brothers-in-law, Don MacLean, Gordon MacDougall, Vincent Pitts, James Pitts, Charles Delorey.
Visitation will be held on Friday from 1pm to 4pm and 7-9pm in St. Peter’s Place, Tracadie. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 11:00am in St. Peter’s Church, Tracadie, Reverend John Barry presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Milford Haven Home for Special Care or St. Peter’s Parish Cemetery Fund. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com