January 3, 1943 – August 30, 2024
Kenneth Joseph Petrie passed away peacefully at the Listowel Memorial Hospital on Friday, August 30th, 2024. Born on January 3, 1943, Ken was the beloved son of the late James Petrie and Muriel Petrie. He was raised on a dairy farm near Atwood, Ontario, where he developed a robust work ethic that would define his life and career.
Ken graduated from Listowel District Secondary School before earning a degree in accounting. His professional journey was distinguished by his work as an accountant in Toronto, followed by prominent roles at Campbell’s Soups in Listowel, Portage-le-Prairie, Manitoba, and Chatham, Ontario. Ken also served as a plant manager at Dare Foods in Kitchener, Ontario. After a brief retirement, Ken pursued a new passion as a realtor in Listowel, where he found joy in the fast pace and social connections the role provided.
In the early 1960s, Ken met the love of his life, Deanna (nee Hastings), and they married in 1964. Their marriage was a true partnership until Deanna’s passing in November 2015. Ken is survived by his devoted sons, Richard (Elyse), Scott (Val) and Kyle (Dee) as well as his cherished grandchildren: Noah, Caleb, Emilee, Amanda, Jacob, Ben, Nina, and Octovia. He is also survived by his sisters, Donna Patterson (husband James), Maureen Houston (partner Vince Bergin), and his brother Robert Petrie. Ken was predeceased by his parents, his brother William Petrie, and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ella and Grant Hastings. Ken was also predeceased by Deanna’s brother, Jimmy Hastings, who lost his life in the Listowel Arena disaster. Ken will also be deeply missed by his nieces and nephews.
Ken was a man of many passions, including hunting, fishing, curling, golf and spending summers boating on Conestoga Lake with Deanna and his grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing cards and socializing with family and his many friends.
A celebration of Ken’s life will be held at Parkview Gardens, 565 Elizabeth St. E. Listowel on the afternoon of Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at 2 p.m. Cremation has taken place, and a private family interment will be at the Fairview Cemetery, Listowel with Pastor Ralph Dwarika officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Listowel Legion, 565 Elizabeth St. E., Listowel, ON N4W 2R1 or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 505 Wallace Ave. N., Listowel, On N4W 1L8 would be appreciated.
A heartfelt thanks to Dr. Cameron, the nurses and social support workers at the Listowel Memorial Hospital, Sandra West, Bob Petrie, Krissy Sillers, and Janice Cole for their incredible care of Ken over the last few years. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert Trench and the Listowel Community Family Funeral Home.
Ken will be remembered as a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a kind-hearted friend, whose warmth and generosity touched all who knew him. Donations & Condolence information available at www.listowelfuneralhome.com
