Beverley Jean (Beattie) Petch
Died: November 30, 2010 | Place: LHSC - University Hospital
Obituary
PETCH: At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 Beverley J. (Beattie) Petch of London, one day before her 76th birthday. Beloved wife of R. Gary Petch. Dear sister of Kay Hillier of London. Dear niece of Jean Wintonyk of London. Dear aunt of Karen Liddiard and her husband Chris of London, Tom Hillier and his wife Gina of Georgetown and Jeff Hillier and his wife Vikki of Waterdown. Also loved by her great-nieces and nephews. Dear sister-in-law of Doug and Joyce Petch of London and Wendy Petch and Gerry Killfeather of Kanata. Bev was a staunch supporter of Orchestra London and a long time member of Highland Country Club. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Friday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A memorial service will be held at Metropolitan United Church, 468 Wellington Street, at Dufferin Avenue, London on Saturday, December 4th. at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Dr. Jeffrey P. Crittenden officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Orchestra London, 609 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3R1 or Metropolitan United Church, (for Friends of Music Committee), 468 Wellington Street, London, ON N6A 3P8. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com
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Gary,
So sorry to hear this sad news.
My sincerest condolences
Angus.
Gary…. Sincerest sympathy and condolences from Florida from Terry & June-Marie Provost
Dear Gary,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the sudden passing of Bev. She was always a great encouragement and support during my time with Orchestra London. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Christopher Lane
Saint John, NB
Thinking of you in your time of loss.
I’m saddened by the news and offer my sincere condolences to Gary and the family.
George and I offer our sincere condolences in memory of your sister.
I was saddened to hear of Bev’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Gary, and your family.
The members of the Volunteer Committee Orchestra London extend sincere condolences on the loss of a wonderful supporter of the Orchestra and the Volunteer Committee. Bev’s absence from the Orchestra family of supporters will be most difficult to fill. She will indeed be missed by all who knew her.
Perry Clouston
VCOL Co-President
Gary:
So sorry to hear of Bev’s death, my sincere condolences. I first knew Bev when she was at Montcalm, and placing co-op students with me at Orchestra London. After she retired she became more and more interested in the Orchestra, and was a huge supporter and volunteer Board member. She did many really great things there, and I know she will be much missed. She was warm, sincere and generous-hearted, a good friend and colleague. I now live in Victoria and support the Vic Symphony, but I will never forget working alongside Bev, with admiration for her many wonderful qualities. With sympathy, Sheila
My deepest regrets for your loss of your partner, companion, and friend, of all these years.
It is hard to know where to begin. Bev was a wonderful woman with abundant energy and good will. Bev loved Orchestra London and worked tirelessly to help the orchestra grow and to nurture the musicians’ morale through difficult times. Bev helped to raise much needed funds for many years by serving on the board and by coming up with fund-raising projects of her own. She attended all of our concerts and was always congratulating us backstage with an enthusiastic hug and a kiss. Even when times were most challenging health-wise, Bev remained brave and determined to surmount any difficulties.
Bev was always concerned for everyone else and devoted her life to making this world a better place with her concern and love for others.
Thank you dear Bev. We will all miss you so very much. The orchestra had a moment of silence at our first rehearsal this week in your memory.
I hope you could feel the love!
With much love and admiration!
Christine Newland and Walter Beitlberger and on behalf of the orchestra musicans as well.
I will always remember Bev’s wonderful smile and happy ‘Hello – how are you?’ whenever we’d meet at Met or at a symphony concert. My most sincere condolences to the family. May you know that God will give you His strength and love and care at this time.
How sudden do these moments of grief happen. Gary please accept our deepest feelings at this time at Bev’s death. She was a great lady who was so vital and involved in life’s journey. She had great impact on so many people.
sincere regards
Tom
Gary, So sorry for your loss. Sorry I couldn’t make it to the visitation, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love,
Gary…Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Our sincere condolences.
Liz, Ghislain, Katie and Evan Stucker
Gary:
Nancy and I wish to express our sincere sympathy on the passing of Bev. Unfortunately, we are unable to be present but you are in our thoughts today.
Walker Schofield
Dear Gary, I was very saddened to hear of your loss. Bev was very special to all of us at OLC. We are all thinking of you and reflecting on all the great things she has done for us over the years; we will miss her comforting presence.
S