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Loretta Slicer Obituary
She was born at home in Guilford on December 7, 1944, the daughter of Walter and Etta (Akeley) Petrie. She was raised and educated in Guilford and was a graduate of Brattleboro Union High School, Class of 1962.
Lorretta had worked as a sales associate employed for many years for the JCPenney Company in Brattleboro and Watertown, NY. Previously she had worked at the former W.T. Grant Store in Brattleboro.
Of her leisure time activities, she enjoyed flowers, gardening and time shared with her family.
Survivors include: one daughter, Brenda Ryan, of La Fargeville, NY; four step-children, many step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Loretta was predeceased by two sisters, Shirley Franklin and Frieda Franklin; and three brothers, Herman Petrie, Richard Petrie and Edward Petrie, who recently passed away in April of 2021.
Graveside committal services will be conducted Friday (5/20) at 11:00 A.M. in West Brattleboro Cemetery on Mather Road with Pastor Steve Dunklee of Vernon Union Church officiating.
Memorial contributions in Loretta's name may be made to, TIERS, Thousand Island Emergency Rescue, P.O. Box 524, Clayton, NY 13624.
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