Photo courtesy of Tasker Funeral Home - Dover
Jun 22, 1921 - Jul 10, 2015
Judy and I extend our thoughts and prayers to the Pettis family during this difficult time. PID Jerry and PDG Judy Smith
Jerry Smith
July 06, 2022
Oh my goodness, I am so very sorry to hear of "Sir John's" passing! He truly was a GENTLE-MAN...Everyone he came in contact with adored him. He had such a beautiful heart and spirit.
I loved that he always called Arlene his BRIDE.
I was lucky to have known him and so very blessed to have called him friend!
My heart aches with all of yours. Please hug Queen Arlene extra tightly!
Love ~Betsy Guilmette
July 23, 2015 | South Berwick, ME
Wayne ,, may you hold the memories with you always. Your dad will now rest in peace..... oxo
Mary Heath
July 23, 2015 | NH
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle John. I had lunch with him every Wednesday at Riverside. He will be missed by all that knew him. A true gentleman everyday. May he rest in peace.
Melita Dixon
July 22, 2015 | Ossipee, NH
May you rest in peace, Uncle John.
Diana Mitchell
July 17, 2015
PID John and Liz
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the time of your great loss.
PDG Clem & Tish Cardinal
July 15, 2015 | Essex Jct.,, VT
Dear PID Pettis,
This is PID Jui-Tai Chang's office.
PID Chang is sorry to hear the sad news.
PID Chang's thoughts and prayer are with you.
Sherry Yang
July 15, 2015 | Taiwan
Arlene, Debbie, Doreen and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. John always had a special place in my heart. I am very happy to have seen him when I was visiting in July. He was a "character" with a ready smile. It was my pleasure to care for him and Arlene. God's Peace be with you all.
DIANE VASHEY
July 14, 2015 | FL
A true gentleman, and man of God. You will be sorely missed.
Sharon O'Neil. Denis
July 14, 2015 | Plaistow, NH
John H. Pettis, Sr.John H. Pettis, Sr. 94, of Green Street, Dover, NH. died Friday July 10, 2015 at the Riverside Rest Home surrounded by his family.John was born June 22, 1921 in Dover, the son of James and Harriet (Poole) Pettis.A World War II Army veteran, fought against Romel's tank division in Northern Africa, then fought to liberate Italy. He married his childhood sweetheart Arlene Flint on November 10, 1945.John worked as a machinist at United Air Craft for 11 years and later as a welder at Bailey's for 14 years, he worked at Wal-Mart for 15 year as a greeter. He was operated for cancer in 1990 and is a cancer survivor. He survived a triple by-pass heart surgery in June 2001, and survived a brain aneurysm in January 2013.He was predeceased by his parents and his siblings Dorothy, Arthur, Olive, Fred, James and his twin brother Joseph.John is survived by his wife Arlene Pettis of Dover, seven children John Pettis Jr. of Merrimac, MA, Gregory Pettis of Concord, Bruce Pettis of New Jersey, Deborah Pettis of Gonic, Wayne Pettis of Amesbury Ma, Steven Pettis of Exeter, Doreen McElreayy of Lee NH, and their spouses. Eighteen grandchildren, and twenty eight great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.Calling hours will be Tuesday July 14, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Tasker Funeral Home 621 Central Ave., Dover, NH. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
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