Cape Breton Post Published Saturday, January 5, 2008 Robert Pe_ ttigre
Robert Pettigrew
River Bourgeois
Robert Lloyd Pettigrew, River Bourgeois, passed away peacefully in
the Richmond Villa, St. Peter's, on Jan. 3, 2008.
Born Dec. 28, 1924, in Economy, Colchester County, he was a son of
the late Ozzie and Julia (Elliott) Pettigrew.
He was a veteran of the Second World War, served with the North Nova
Scotia Highlanders. He served in England and France and was wounded
at Cape Gris Nez, France. He was a life member of the War Amputation
of Canada, a life member of St. Peter's Royal Canadian Legion, Branch
47, and a member of the River Bourgeois 50+ Club.
On July 29, 2007, he was presented the Legion d'Honneur Medal by Mr.
Olivier Nicholas, Consul General of France for exemplary and
outstanding behaviour during the battles of the liberation of France
and Europe.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary (Fougere); sisters,
Dorothy (Harold) Rector, Great Village, Janet Howard, Economy;
several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers, Frank and Royal, sister, Joan.
Visitation will take place from 2-9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5 at the
River Bourgeois Funeral Home. Funeral service to take place Sunday,
Jan. 6 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Everett
McDow. Burial to follow in St. John the Baptist Parish Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the River Bourgeois Cenotaph Restoration
Fund or Richmond Villa, St. Peter's.
Arrangements under the direction of the Alex A. Morrison Funeral
Home, St. Peter's.