"Dear Uncle Herve, (Mon Oncle Pete, as we called him),I will always remember you with your big, warm smile, gentle spirit and kind, fun-loving personality. Fond memories of our big family gatherings will be treasured. Other than visitting you and aunt Jeannette at the nursing home often with my mom and sometimes with Jessica and Calvin, most recently, one of our last fun encounters was when me and Tom unknowingly had seats right beside you and Ma Tante to see a live show at the Stadium Theatre in woonsocket. Mon Oncle, Rest in the Peace of God now. I love you always! Yvonne Grenon Benelli, Tom, Jessica and Calvin"
In loving memory of
Herve "Pete" O. Petrin
July 2, 2020
Petrin, Herve Pete, 90, died July 2, 2020 at Oakland Grove Health Care Center. He was the husband of Jeannette (Durand) Petrin to whom he was married for 68 years. A lifetime resident of Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Hector and Beatrice (Peloquin) Petrin.
Pete was an Army veteran during the Korean War. He was an active communicant of Holy Family and Holy Trinity parishes. He was also involved in the senior citizens groups at St. Josephs and St. Agathas Church. Pete was a very hard worker who spent most of his adult life as a trailer truck driver culminating with his retirement from BW Express in 1991.
Pete enjoyed life, especially if it involved his family. There was nothing he wouldnt do for any of them. He will be remembered for his helping hand and easy going personality.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Jeanne Sutherland of Woonsocket, three grandchildren, Derek, Jessica and Amy, five great grandchildren, Abby, Scott, Dennis, Alex and Elha, a sister, Yvette Grenon of Woonsocket and a brother, Donald Petrin of California. He was preceded in death by son, Dennis and daughter in law, Carol Petrin. He was also the brother of the late Roger, Hector and Raymond Petrin, Gertrude Lambert and Jeannette Lefebvre.
A Mass of Christian Burialwill be held Monday, July 13, 2020at 10 AM in Holy Family Church, 414 South Main St., Woonsocket, and may also be viewed live online at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/75983155 Military Honors will follow after the mass. Burial will follow in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Bellingham, MA. Calling hours will be Sunday, July 12th from 2-4 PM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. Social distancing guidelines will be implemented upon your arrival. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Parish Food Pantry, 1409 Park Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Tributes
"May the Light and Peace of God be with you and your family, Jeanne. Our sincere condolences for the loss of your dear father. May you find peace in all of the good memories that you made together. Love always,Yvonne, Tom, Jessica and Calvin Benelli"
"Our previously submitted tribute And Candle shoud BOTH be to:Aunt Jeannette, Jeanne and FamilyThank you,Yvonne"
"Dear Jan, My sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Pete. Always remember both of you coming to morning Mass in the chapel. May you always cherish the wonderful memories of a a long and wonderful marriage. May Pete now rest in the peace of our Lord."