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Obituary - Margaret Petito
PETITO, Margaret June (nee MacDonald), of Montrose, Colorado at Montrose Memorial Hospital on Monday, January 23, 2006 in her 81st year, after a short illness. Beloved wife of George, they would have celebrated their 60th anniversary on May 11, 2006. Cherished mother of Lynda Jackson Petito and Bonnie Petito Chlipala of Crested Butte, Colorado; and Cindy Lee Petito of Denver, Colorado. Adored grandmother of Jackson Petito of Los Angeles, California; Hannah and Bailey Valian of Denver, Colorado; and Maggie Chlipala of Crested Butte. Much loved sister, sister-in-law, and aunt to Maynard and Andrew MacDonald and their families of Port Dover, along with many other relatives in Port Dover, across Canada and the U.S. Margaret was born in 1924 in Port Dover and married George Petito of Niagara Falls, New York in 1946, after she had served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII. The Petitos resided in Niagara Falls, NY until 1968 and then lived in San Pedro and Anaheim, both in southern California, until 2000 when they moved to Colorado to be closer to their three daughters and four grandchildren. Margaret was a voracious reader and had a sharp and curious mind throughout her life and amazed everyone with her knowledge of many different subjects. She enjoyed two weeks in Port Dover this past July where she visited with her family and many old friends. She will be missed by all who knew her well or even slightly, as she was one of the kindest women ever to walk this earth. Predeceased by her parents James “Square Jim” MacDonald and Mary Jane Phillips and four of her six siblings, Albert, Bill, Alma and Jack. Cremation took place according to Margaret’s wishes and a memorial service was held on January 25 in Montrose. Donations in Margaret’s name can be made to the Port Dover Harbour Museum.
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