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Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Bluewater Health, Mary Petryschuk passed away at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Walter Petryschuk (August 10, 2024). Loving mother of Michael (Nancy) Petryschuk, Geoffrey Petryschuk (Susan Andrews), Allan Petryschuk, and Bryan (Tammy) Petryschuk. Cherished grandmother of Amanda (Matt Billings), Stephen (Lisa), Jayme, Julia, Sierra, and Sawyer. Loving Baba to Michael, Liam and Sophia. Dear sister of Jean (John, d2021) Hodolich and Nick (Mary, d2019) Gavrelets. She will also be missed by daughter-in-law Carol Petryschuk. Predeceased by her parents Stephen and Sonia Gavrelets.
Born in Amherstburg, Ontario, November 1, 1937 to Ukrainian immigrant parents. Mary enjoyed with Walter their trips traveling around the world together and traveling with their boys across Canada and the U.S. Time spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her most cherished moments. Mary was a founding instructor of DanceFit in Sarnia and continued until well into her 60’s. She was also an accomplished business woman who ran the family businesses and was active on Boards of various organizations. Mary could often be found on the tennis court or at the bridge table, where her competitive spirit came to life! Mary always had a cheerful smile for her many, many friends and will be dearly missed by all.
Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place in St. George’s Anglican Cemetery, Hillsboro Rd. Lambton Shores.
Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Inn of the Good Shepherd (theinnsarnia.ca) or the St. Joseph’s Hospice (stjosephshospice.ca) (Or by cheque at the funeral home please). Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca