Paula Petrie
elevated bqbr6 Sunrise: June 11, 1958
elevated bqbr6 Sunset: December 15, 2021
elevated bqbr6 A life interrupted. Suddenly and with family at her side, Paula passed away on December 15, 2021 in her 64th year. Predeceased by her parents, Terry and Thelma Hryhor and sister Iris. Loving wife of her high school sweetheart, Brian Petrie, and devoted mother to Meagan and Lyndsay. Fondly remembered by her sisters, Sandra (Roberto), Sheree, and Ellen (Oliver) and nephew, Alexander.
elevated bqbr6 In 1983 after a lengthy courtship, Brian and Paula married. Motherhood came naturally to her when she was blessed with the birth of Meagan followed a short while after by Lyndsay. She was also a model of sisterhood. Loving her was easy.
elevated bqbr6 Paula spent her professional life in the Human Resources industry, having worked for multiple organizations in the course of a 35-year career. She was well-respected by her peers in her profession, sought after for her expertise, strong work ethic and meticulousness.
elevated bqbr6 She and Brian travelled the world together, entertained family on many occasions and enjoyed golf, weather permitting. Paula had many gifts and talents that we all admired; an aptitude for interior design, an ease for entertaining, and baked the best brownies ever.
elevated bqbr6 We will forever miss her beautiful smile, contagious laughter, and her grace. As anticipated, we are bereft.
elevated bqbr6 Private funeral arrangements will be held on Tuesday December 28, 2021, with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund.
Family and friends are invited to view the Funeral Mass on Tuesday December 28,2021 at 12:00 pm.
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Brian and Family,
Susan and I are saddened to hear the news of Paula’s passing. I knew Paula from Holy Family School and always considered her a kind and decent person.
We are thinking about you and will keep you and Paula in our prayers. Nate & Susan Haddad
Brian, Meagan and Lyndsay. Words cannot take away your pain right now on how heart broken you all are. It’s such a shock to endure. The service today was beautiful and Paula would be so proud. Cherish all the happy memories and know she will always be with you. Sending you love hugs and prayers during this difficult time❤
Brian and family,
So very sorry to this very sad news
Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Heartfelt condolences to you Brian, Meagan, Lyndsay and family. My family had the pleasure of spending several occasions together when the children were younger. Paula’s beautiful smile and loving personality is unforgettable. Paula’s bright and shining light will forever and always shine through her beautiful daughters, husband and family. God bless you all. Rest In Peace dear Paula. ❤️🙏🏽
Brian, hang in there to support your daughters at this most inopportune time. I buried my dad on December 23rd some 50 years ago. In time the hurt will go away, but all the memories will still be with you and your daughters.
Brian and family, we are so saddened for your loss. We are thinking of you and sending our deepest sympathies.
My deepest sympathies to you all. I wish there were words that could help heal your broken hearts. Sending prayers and strength. Xo
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Paula was a lovely, kind and gracious person and she will be greatly missed.
Brian, Meagan and Lyndsay
What a heartfelt testament to your beautiful wife / mom. Paula lives on in the memories that you share and the stories to be told.
Her light will forever shine. ❤️
Our sincere condolences on your loss.
Big hugs
Paul and Linda Ciniello
Dear Brian
I am so sorry to hear about Paula’s passing.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss Brian.
May you and your family find peace and strength through this difficult time. Our sincere condolences and prayers are with you my friend.
Stay strong & God Bless
Gorczyca Family
Brian
I am so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful smile. Paula was always smiling. Cherish all the wonderful memories. My sympathies to you and your family
Our deepest condolences to Brian, Meagan and Lyndsay on your loss. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Bill and Kathy Vanderveer
Brain thinking of you and your family. May you treasure your memories and listen for Paula’s incredible laughter when you need a smile.
So many wonderful memories of light and love. My heart is saddened by yet another loss to the family. I will remember your incredible laugh and always smiling face Paula.
Brian thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. My sincere condolences.
Brian – so very sorry to hear of Paula’s passing. My condolences and prayers to you and your family. With sympathies…
Phil Guglielmi
Brian and daughters,Meagan and Lyndsay,
We are so sorry to hear of your passing of Paula. You’re all in our thoughts and prayers and will be there for you guys if ever need be. Love you gus and will miss Paula.
Arnie & Vida Duliunas
Our deepest sympathy Brian, Meaghan and Lyndsay
Paula was a very lovely, graceful lady and we will forever remember her
Holding you all in our hearts and thoughts and prayers
Though I did not know Paula, i am honoured to know her sister. she spoke often of her sisters and I felt I knew them through her. I want to offer my strength and hugs in your time of sorrow.
To Brain, Meagan and Lynsey
Im so sorry for your loss.
Paula will be missed by all who had the opportunity to know and love her.
I will cherish our memories and hold them close to my heart forever.
Anne and Tiffany
Sending hugs and prayers to you all.
Paula will be missed by so many! I am happy I had the opportunity to grow up with her and call her cousin. I will keep her in prayers. I will keep her precious family in my prayers too. Until we are all reunited again.
To Brian and family,
We were so glad to get to spend time with Paula over the years. She always had a smile and a positive attitude.
Please accept our sincere condolences on a life too short.
To Brian and family, I am sorry to hear about Paula. Please accept my sincerest condolences at this difficult time. I’m sure you have a lifetime of fond memories to share with each other; and no one can take that away from you. RIP Paula!
I am so sorry for your loss
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers
Dear Brian and family….so sorry to hear about your loss…. I always admired how you and Paula were so wonderful together right from high school on….you have such lovely memories to cherish until you meet again….hugs and prayers to you and your family..
Denise Bonear Rose
My heartfelt condolences Brian. Thoughts and prayers to your entire family, especially to your girls. 🙏🏼
Brian and Family – My Sincere condolences on your loss. Paula was in my Law class during my first year Teaching at Parkdale. She was the type of student that all teachers dream of – bright – dedicated and involved. She will be missed.
Brian & family,
I am devastated, as anyone who knew Paula would be right now. Its been many years since we all attended PCI, but Paula & I would randomly run into each other at Costco over the years. Most recently- this past summer. We always recognized each other & took the time to talk even when in a rush. She was a genuine beautiful person inside & out. Brian I am really glad that you two found each other early in life & had a wonderful family together. I hope the love you all share will get you through these moments of despair & the memories will keep her alive in your hearts.
Brian, Nelly and I have been thinking and praying for you since hearing of the passing of your dear Paula. I can’t imagine what you and the girls are going through right now but you were blessed to have her as part of your life and that is why her lose is so great. In time you will find strength and your treasured memories with help bring some comfort and allow you to celebrate her life. Till then. God grant you strength to get through these days.
Our condolences to you and your family, Brian!
Our deepest condolences Brian, Meagan, & Lynsey.
Cathy MacLellan & Glenn Covert
To Brian, Meagan and Lyndsay
We are heartbroken at the loss of Paula
Her gracious smile, happy demeanor are a few of the many attributes she had.
We are so grateful we were able to see her for lunch in November of this year
What a beautiful memory of laughter and cheers with you both
Paula, you will always be in our hearts forever. We will miss you
Brian, we will always be there to support you
To The Petrie Family and Friends: I met Paula through Liz Thompson and was taken her charm, friendliness, and her sociability. I was sadden to hear of her passing. Sending you my sincere condolences and know, that she will always be in your hearts, soul and memories.
Know that our thoughts are with you and yours.
She was one classy lady an example for all of us.
Terry and Sandee Youzwa, Zak and Laiah, Jesalyn and Nick, Sasha and Nicole
So terribly sorry for your loss
My thoughts are with you and your daughters
Miriam and I send our deepest condolences to you Brian and your family
My sincere condolences, Brian — to you and all your family.
I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Paula’s passing.
I knew Paula from my grade school years at Holy Family School and later at PCI.
She was good friends with my younger sister, and one of the friendliest and kindest people that I every met.
I am so very sorry for your loss!
Brian my deepest sympathies to you and the family. May Paula rest in peace.
My deepest sympathy for you and your kids Peach, i feel your loss and my wife and i are praying for you and your family.
Brian, Meagan and Lyndsay,
We are so saddened by your terrible loss. We have thought of you constantly since we have heard. Wishing you some solace in your beautiful memories. Love to you all.
Glenn Samantha Rebecca and Will.
Brian, Meagan and Lyndsay: As your extended family, we are so, so saddened by your tragic loss. Paula’s kind and gracious spirit has left us much too soon and she is deeply missed. May your wonderful memories of her sustain you in your grief.
Love, Chris Zwozdesky, Ariana, Joseph, Myron and Krystal
Brian
Please accept the condolences of my entire family and extended family. Our hearts are broken. You and Paula have been there to support us and we are here for you .
A beautiful service for a beautiful person
Brian, girls and sisters, I was saddened by the passing of Paula, your wife, mother and sister. Hold each other and stay strong. Cherish all the wonderful times you had together as a family. All these good memories will stay with you as you move forward. God Bless each of you!
Very saddened to hear this tragic news. Brian, your and your entire family and circle of close friends remain in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. Our heartfelt condolences to you Brian and to Meagan And Lyndsay we will hold you in our hearts and keep you in our prayers
Brian, Meagan and Lyndsay
We are so sad to hear this news. Such a tragic loss to your family and to your friends. Paula was always such an upbeat
person who was a pleasure to converse with. Our thoughts
and love are with all of you. We hope that memories of Paula will help you navigate this difficult time. She will always be in your hearts to uplift you when you need it.
Brian (Peach) I can’t begin to understand what you, Meagan and Lindsay are going through. My deepest condolences to you all. I didn’t know Paula well but loved her smile and energy every time I saw her.
Brian & family, Sandra & all the Petrie & Hryhor families:
So terribly sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Paula. I remember her from Parkdale & the reunions as warm, friendly & just beautiful inside & out. Thoughts are with you all during this difficult loss and time
Brian
I am saddened to hear about the passing of Paula,
May she Rest In Peace
Please accept my condolences, May God keep you and your daughters strong,
John Paul
To the Petrie family.
Paula and I worked in the Human Resources dept many years ago at the Continental Bank which became Lloyds Bank. Unfortunately, we both moved on to different companies and we lost touch.
I came across her name on LinkedIn with the hope of connecting only to learn this sad information of her passing. I remember her to be a kind and caring person, always with a pleasant smile.
Warmest condolences to the family.
First born. Big sis. Responsible one. Loving her was easy. Unlike me, she had no hard edges, only soft ones. When our sister Iris died in childhood, Paula became a mama bear, a helicopter sister, if you will, in her own quiet way. And she did so for decades. She thought I was funny, I thought she was brainy. And beautiful. She had talents and gifts galore and shared them and her smile with all she met. If she only knew how much I valued and heeded her wise counsel, she’d be surprised. I can only imagine the receiving line that greeted her in heaven. I will grow old waiting to meet her again within the veil where there will be no more separation. Godspeed Paula. Vichnaya Pamyat. ❤️🫶 xoxoxo