Parents Father: PETTIS, Nelson Mother: TIBBETTS, Lavinia Elizabeth Birth Born on 1931 in Wards Brook, Cumberland Co., NS Death Died on December 12, 2003 in Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality, NS Marriages WILLETTS, Anita Children PETTIS, Gregory PETTIS, Brian PETTIS, Brenda PETTIS, Heather Notes Occupation: Civil Servant - Manpoer & Immigration Obituary: PETTIS, Weston Leroy - 72, Halifax, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2003, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Ward's Brook, Cumberland Co., he was a son of the late Nelson and Lavenia (Tibbetts) Pettis. Wes was a graduate from Normal College in Truro. He retired from the Federal Department of Manpower and Immigration after 30 years service. He was an elder and a member of the Board of Management at Calvin Presbyterian Church. He was an avid square dancer and received a 30 year pin from the Scotia Dancers. Wes will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by son, Greg (Debby), Brian (Kim), all of Bedford; daughters, Brenda (Rick) Munro, Bedford; Heather (Bill) McDonald, Fall River; grandchildren, Chris, Corinne, Joffre, Lauren, Brendan, Melissa, Kari, Rachael, Hannah, and Regan; sister, Lyda Barteaux, Fox River; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Anita Willetts; brothers, Vincent, Stanley, and Roland. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Calvin Presbyterian Church, Ashburn Avenue, Rev. Sidney MacDonald officiating. Memorial donations to Calvin Presbyterian Church Building Fund or any charity of choice would be greatly appreciated. The family would like to acknowledge Dad's special friend Dawn for her kindness. (From the Halifax Herald, 15 Dec 2003) Sources Rootsweb - Aramathea Nakayama: ID: I3754