Sandra Petrie Obituary
In keeping with Sandra's wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.
Sandra was born on August 3, 1940 in Gouverneur, NY to the late Garth L. and Vivian M. (Murray) Tulley. She graduated from Heuvelton Central School in 1958, and then later went to BOCES and became an LPN, graduating in 1985. Sandra married Robert M. Petrie on June 14, 1958 at the Heuvelton United Methodist Church with Rev. Kelsey Bicknell officiating. Robert passed away on September 1, 2016.
Sandra worked as an LPN for Public Health for three years, then for the United Helpers Nursing Home in Ogdensburg for ten years. She enjoyed knitting, fishing and being around her family.
Surviving are three sons, William Petrie Sr., Lonnie and Heidi Petrie and Robert Petrie Jr.; two daughters, Robyne Petrie and Candace Petrie; her niece that they raised, Lorraine Tulley, her nephew they raised, Norman Lickers; a brother, George Tulley; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Sandra is predeceased by her husband and parents; a son, James Petrie; a daughter, Sherry Parker, a brother, Arnold Pray, two sisters, Gartha Leonard and Sally Lickers and a granddaughter, Tiffany Petrie.
Donations may be made in Sandra's memory to a charity of one's choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Amanda VanOrman
April 4, 2023
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Amanda VanOrman
April 4, 2023
Grandma, I miss you already and I'm so glad that I had the chance to help care for you towards the end of your journey with us. I love you! Give Grandpa, Aunt sherry,Aunt Sally, Uncle Jim and Uncle Bill Washburn and so many more hugs for me
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