Birth Born on September 20, 1945 in Montreal, QC Death Died on October 27, 2008 in Truro, Colchester Co., NS Marriages PETTIS, Gary Hibbert Married on 1972 in Montreal, QC Children PETTIS, Alicia: December 16, 1971 PETTIS, Jason Gary: January 10, 1978 Notes Obituary: Beverley Mary "Bev" Pettis … 63, Debert, passed away peacefully, with family at her side, at 1:30 pm Monday, October 27, 2008 in Colchester Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer since 1988. Born September 20, 1945 in Montreal, she was a daughter of Denis Rivet, Montreal and the late Rita (McMahon) Rivet. Along with her father, Bev is survived by her loving husband, Gary; children, Alicia, Victoria, British Columbia; Jason (Bree Rudolph), Dartmouth; sister, Irene Rivet, Montreal; brother, Gary Rivet, Montreal; mother-in-law, Shirley Pettis, Parrsboro; other loving members of the Pettis family. She was predeceased by sister, Dianne and brother, Denis. The family wishes to thank the staff of Colchester Regional Hospital for the compassionate care given to Beverley. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Bev's fami,y invite you to join with them for a celebration of her life from 1-4 pm Sunday, November 2, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bev's memory to Canadian Cancer Society or Palliative Care Unite of Colchester Regional Hospital are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the "Guest Book" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com Her early departure leaves a deep sadness in the hearts of her family and many friends. Sources Funeral Home: Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home Truro,NS Obituary October 2008