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Glen Petrie Obituary
Naples - January 7, 1939- December 9, 2019. Glen grew up in Rome, NY with a love of the Adirondacks and the Rondaxe Lake, where he built a much-loved cottage. His long career in copper and cable began with the Old Revere Brass and Copper Company in Rome and culminated VP of sales for an international segment at Draka Cable where he traveled extensively.
Glen met the love of his life, Beverly Petrie, while working for Draka. They enjoyed 25 years together. They retired to New Seabury, MA and Naples, FL including traveling, playing golf, and boating.
An avid golfer and member of the Country Club of New Seabury and Foxfire County Club, Glen had 6 hole-in-ones over the years and holds the record at the Country Cub of New Seabury.
Glen is survived by his wife Beverly Clark; daughters Kathleen (Tim) Shackleton, Pam Boyson, Jacquelyn Bentley, and Jennifer (Thomas) Ford; stepchildren Robert Evans Jr, Robin (Jeffrey)Wyatt, Jeffrey (Krista) Evans, Clark (Cindy) Evans; eleven grandchildren.
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ROSEMARY LOVE
January 13, 2020
Dear Beverly: Jack and I are so very sorry to hear of your great loss of Glen - what a fine and kind gentleman.
Sincerely, Rosemary
The boys at Rondaxe Lake
Mike LaForge
December 14, 2019
Kathi and Pam - So sorry to hear this. Always remember The Rondaxe and Rome days.
Charlie Reidy
December 14, 2019
Bev. A wonderful man who had a wonderful life. All of us who knew him will miss him but we are better for having known him. Each of you made the other whole
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