Gerald N. Petrin, Passes at 94
Sunday, October 17, 2021
Petrin, Gerald N., 94, of Attleboro, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at the Life Care Center, Attleboro.
He was the husband of the late Yvette R. (Cote) Petrin and the late Celine (Bourbeau) Petrin.
Born in St. Aimee, Quebec, Canada, he was the son of the late Philippe and Emma (Rivard) Petrin. He resided in Attleboro for the past 15 years, previously residing in South Attleboro.
Mr. Petrin was employed as a Draftsman for the former Bloom Corporation in East Providence until his retirement.
Gerald was a communicant of the St. Theresa Church in South Attleboro. He enjoyed playing Cribbage and Bingo and was an avid bowler. He was a dedicated and passionate New England Patriots fan. Those who love him will always remember his gentle nature, his infectious smile, and love for his family.
He is survived by his loving children; Michael "Mitch" Petrin and his wife Cindy of Blackstone, Suzanne Cousineau and her husband Kenneth of South Carolina and Jo-Ann Turbesi and her husband Mark of Millville, MA; his step-daughters, Rachel St. Onge and late husband Marcel Longpre of Canada; Danielle St. Onge and her husband David Byron of Wilmington, NC; Yolande Mahonec and her husband Mark Mahonec of Tamarac, FL; his grandchildren, Angela, Daniel, Derek Durkin and his wife Sara, Andrew and Nicholas Turbesi; his two great-grandchildren; his siblings, Yvette Gregoire, Rita Cournoyer and Philippe Petrin and his wife Edith, all of Canada; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Robert Petrin, Alice Bibeau, Gertrude Salvas, Denise Daunais, Cecile Bourassa, Therese Gadbois, Raymond Petrin and Jean D'Arc Pelletier.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to Gerald's Life Celebration to be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 with Visiting Hours from 9 am to 11 am in the J.J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road, Rt. 122, Cumberland.
A prayer service will be held at 11 am. Burial will follow in the St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery, Bellingham.
Online Memorial: J.J. Duffy Funeral Home
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