I have three Norris Pettis possibly 4
Norris Mckenzie Pettis (1895-1971) m Gladys Isabella Jenkins
2nd Norris McKenzie Pettis Jr (aft 1919 - bef 2009) m Lois Helga Unknown
3rd Colonel Norris Pettis son of 2nd Norris
4th ? Consul General Norris Pettis retired 2010
3rd and 4th could be the same person more work needed
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> Are there two Norris Pettis?
> I have Gladys Isabella Pettis (Jenkins) married to Norris McKenie Pettis in sep 10 1917 and Norris' death as 1977. In her obit it says she was predeceased by her husband Norris. but the second obit for Lois Helga PETTIS would suggest that her Norris McKenzie Pettis was alive and kicking until after 1981.
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> GLADYS ISABELLA PETTIS
> On October 17, 1981, at the Golden Door Geriatric Centre, Gladys Isabella Pettis, aged 85 years.
> Mrs. Pettis was born June 20 1896 in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. She spent her early years in New Brunswick, moving to Winnipeg with her husband Norris and sons, Fletcher, Norris and Donald in 1932. In 1956 she and her husband moved to Parrsboro, N.S., residing there until her return to Winnipeg in 1972.
> Mrs. Pettis was predeceased by her husband Norris in 1971, son Fletcher in 1974 and son Donald in 1978. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Norris and Lois Pettis of Calabogie, Ont.; daughters-in-law, Phyllis Pettis of Winnipeg and Vivian Pettis of Ottawa; grandchildren; Joanne and Barbara Pettis of Winnipeg, Susan Rothman of Ottawa, Captain Norris Pettis and Captain Blair Pettis of Chilliwack, B.C. and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Freda Somerville and Mrs. Edith Nobie and one brother Mr. John Jenkins, all of St. John, N.B.
> Interment will take place in Parrsboro, N.S.
> Source: Winnipeg Free Press Tuesday, October 20, 1981 page 41
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> Obituaries (03/24/09) Comox Valley Record Courtenay
> Lois Helga PETTIS Of Comox, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 19th, 2009, in the presence of her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Norris McKenzie Pettis, she is survived by her sons Norris and Blair Pettis; grandchildren Scott, Shawn, Tripp and Lindsay; several great-grandchildren and the Isford and Pettis clans in Winnipeg, as well as friends grace Tako, Jackie and many others. Lois was a member of the Comox Valley Icelandic Association and in her leisure, enjoyed arts and crafts. She was an honest, open girl from a Manitoba farm, never wanting to be a burden to anyone. Friends are invited to extend kind wishes and share stories at her home, 1589 Arbutus Avenue, Comox on Saturday, April 4th in celebration of her life.
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> The Winnipeg Tribune (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) • Thursday 25 November 1948 • Page 14
> Brandon Bride Will Reside In Winnipeg
> First Baptist Church, Brandon, was the scene of a candlelight wedding, November 13, when Phyllis Ruth, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Sutherland of Brandon became the bride of John Fletcher Pettis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norris Pettis, of Winnipeg. Rev. Norman H. Todd officiated.
> Mrs. W. B. Bain sang.
> Mrs. Sophie MacDonald played the wedding music.
> The bride wore a gown of white fluorescent taffeta. The long-sleeved molded bodice and a lace yoke, the off-the-shoulder neckline outlined with a bertha cuff. The circular skirt swept into a short train. A Mary Queen of Scot's headdress, outlined with white baby chrysanthemums, held her veil. She carried a cascade of white baby chrysanthemums, stephanotis and orchids.
> She was attended by her sisters, Mrs. G. G. Sutherland and Mrs. B. A. Robertson. Glen P. Sutherland, brother of the bride, was best man. Ushers were the bride's brothers-in-law, G. G. Sutherland and B. A. Robertson.
> The reception was held in the lounge of the Brandon Flying Club.
> Following a wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Pettis will reside in Winnipeg.
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> PHYLLIS PETTIS
> PHYLLIS RUTH PETTIS (nee SUTHERLAND) It is with great sadness that the family of Phyllis Ruth Pettis (née Sutherland) announces her passing on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the age of 93 after a brief illness. Phyllis was born on November 19, 1916. She was the second child of five born to Clara and Will Sutherland in Brandon, Manitoba, where she was raised. Phyllis went to Normal School and then began a teaching career that spanned over 30 years. After the war, Phyllis moved to Winnipeg and began teaching sewing with the Singer Sewing Company. She met Fletcher Pettis and they were married in 1949. They raised two daughters, Joanne and Barbara. Phyll and Fletch returned to Brandon in 1956. In Brandon, Phyllis resumed school teaching and began the first special education class in Brandon. In 1970, the family moved again to Winnipeg. Phyllis remained a dedicated and inspired special education teacher until her retirement from St. Vital School Division. After her retirement, Phyllis devoted time to Meals on Wheels, the Riverside Lionelles, the Anna Blair Group of the St. Andrew's River Heights United Church Women's Auxiliary and the W.S.O. Women's Committee, as well as to her many hobbies. She read avidly and enjoyed sewing, leather work, English smocking, and crocheting Christmas ornaments. Her family has lovely mementoes of her creativity. Above all though, Phyllis took pleasure in her family, their activities and accomplishments. Phyllis was predeceased by her husband Fletcher in 1974, sisters Jean Budge and Betty Sutherland, and brother Glen Sutherland. She leaves to mourn her sister, Peggy Robertson in Brandon; daughter Joanne Pettis and grandson Andrew Neville; daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Ron Stanley and granddaughter Alexandra all of Winnipeg; sister-in-law Gwendolyn Sutherland in British Columbia and many nieces, nephews and close friends in Canada and the United States. Phyllis was an out-going, laughter-filled, gracious, resilient and generous woman who inspired her family and friends. She will be sorely missed. Memorial service will be held at Thomson In the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. on Wednesday, December 2 at 2:00 p.m. She will be interred alongside Fletcher in a private gathering. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Amant Centre Foundation, 440 River Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2M 3Z9. THOMSON IN THE PARK 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
> As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on December 01, 2009
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> The Ottawa Journal (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) • Friday 28 April 1978 • Page 38
> PETTIS, Donald Frederick - Suddenly at his residence Cumberland, Ont., April 27, 1978, age 51 years, (Pettis Craft Cottage), beloved husband of M. Vivien Pelot; son of Gladys and the late Norris Pettis; father of Patrick, Tim, Peter, Susan (Mrs. Stephen Rothman), Denise (Mrs. Ray Barton), Rhonda Lynn, and Monique; brother of Norris; 2 grandchildren survive. Resting at the Whelan Funeral Home, 515 Cooper St. between Bay and Lyon where friends may call 2 to 10 Saturday and Sunday. Service in the Funeral Home, Monday 11 a.m. Memorial contributions to Ottawa Civic Cardiac Unit preferred.
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