Beatrice Mary Wright "Molly" PETRIE

PETRIE, Beatrice Mary (Molly) Wright Professor Emeritus, Linguistics, Concordia University. Passed away peacefully on September 20, 2011. Beloved wife of the late David George Petrie. Loving and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Catherine (Cathy) and W. Gordon (Gord) Lee of Ottawa, Carol and the late David Keith Petrie of Pitt Meadows, B.C., and John Petrie of New Westminster, B.C. Cherished Grannie of Sean (Amanda) and Kevin of Pitt Meadows. Proud Great-Grannie of Aiden. Loving aunt of Lee Petford, and great-aunt of Derek and Teri Chelminski. Molly was born in Montreal the daughter of Herbert Keith Wright and Beatrice Mary Cavanagh, and lived all her life there, attending McGill University, raising her family, teaching at West Hill High School, and later teaching at Sir George Williams University in the English Department, Concordia University TESL and Linguistics Department and was Chair of the TESL Centre before retiring. Molly was a lifetime active church member, teaching Sunday school at St Matthews, attending St Matthias, St Mary's, and Christ Church Beaurepaire, and was actively involved in the daily life of the church. Volunteerism was something that Molly felt strongly about, and in addition to her many church activities, she worked with the West Island Women's Shelter and the Pastoral Care Team of the Lakeshore General Hospital. She also quietly offered to drive others to church, medical appointments, support for family crises, or other numerous needs of friends and neighbours. She was also a familiar face at The Cambridge Residence at all the many exercise, cultural and social activities, all with her positive spirit and wide welcoming smile. Molly will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Funeral service to be held on Monday, September 26th at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church Beaurepaire, 455 Church Street, Beaconsfield, QC H9W 3S6, visitation at 10:00 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Donations in Molly's memory may be made to Christ Church Beaurepaire or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Collins Clarke MacGillivray White, Pointe Claire.