Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home

Petrie, Merton James “Mert”

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Merton James Petrie, “Mert”, passed away Saturday October 21st, 2023 at age 76. 

Mert graduated from Gouverneur high school  and served the USMC in Vietnam and was honorably discharged as an E5 Sergeant. He went on to work at Xerox for 40 years and just celebrated 40 years of marriage this year with his wife Carolyn Petrie. He was a little league coach for several years, a supportive dad to his children Mitchell Petrie (Webster, Ny) and Julie Petrie (Austin, Tx), a loyal friend to many and an avid traveler. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion, Marine Corps League, MacDougall Sportsmens Club and the Outlet Rod and Gun Club. Mert is survived by sisters Bethany Boisclair and Patsy Petrie, brother Pete Petrie, sisters-in-law Tammy Petrie, Pamela Thomas and Gayl Galen, brothers-in-law Ed Brooks and Rick Thomas, and many nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his mother Elizabeth and father Van, brothers Leslie and Vernon, sisters Roxanne, Shirley and Verah, brothers-in-law Kenneth Galen, Ed Boisclair and Joseph Larue.

Mert’s service of remembrance is going to be at 9am on Saturday, November 4th at White Haven Memorial Park 210 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534 (In the All Seasons Chapel)

Followed by a celebration of life reception at the Outlet Rod & Gun Club 3202 Atlantic Ave, Penfield, NY 14526 

And as much as we love flowers, we ask that if you feel compelled to show your love for Mert that you do so by making a donation to your favorite charity, the Marine Corps Veterans, or any military/veterans charity of your choosing.

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9 responses to “Petrie, Merton James “Mert””

  1. Barbara & Barney Farnsworth Avatar
    Barbara & Barney Farnsworth

    CAROLYN & FAMILY,

    SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. MERT WAS SUCH A NICE GUY. HE WILL BE MISSED BY EVERYONE. RIP MERT

    LOVE BARB,AND BARNEY

  2. Dave and Theresa Monaghan Avatar
    Dave and Theresa Monaghan

    Dear Carolyn and family,
    Our sympathy goes out to you. Wish we could be there to be of some comfort, but you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength, and may your memories of a wonderful life together ease your pain.
    Love,
    Cousins Dave and Terry

  3. Holly Grocki Avatar
    Holly Grocki

    Dear Carolyn and Family,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for comfort and strength.
    Holly Grocki

  4. Joan Brandenburg Avatar
    Joan Brandenburg

    The Veterans Outreach Center extends our deepest sympathy in Merton’s passing.
    We acknowledge and are truly grateful for his service to our country.

  5. Cathy Aquilina Avatar
    Cathy Aquilina

    Carolyn, so very sorry for your family’s loss. Sending love to you, Mitch and Julie. Cathy and Carl

  6. Dee Daniels Avatar
    Dee Daniels

    Bethany and Family,
    Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Thank you Bethany for sharing some of the memories of your brother Mert with us. We Love You Much! May the comfort and peace of God be with you and your family.
    Dee & Michael Daniels

  7. Bob Swinehart Avatar
    Bob Swinehart

    I am saddened to hear of this untimely passing. Mert and I
    enjoyed gabbing at Outlet after our weekly events. I am
    sorry I didn’t keep in touch with him after he left that activity.
    Best wishes to the family. Hope to see you Saturday at the club.

    Bob Swinehart
    grandpagofast@gmail.com

  8. dave caton Avatar
    dave caton

    i am saddened to hear about Mert . SEMPER FI

  9. Karen Stoddard Avatar
    Karen Stoddard

    Dear Carolyn and Family,
    I was so saddened to hear of Mert’s passing. My wishes for comfort and peace on your loss.
    Karen Stoddard