David “Bill” William Pettinger

1925 – 2019

Bill, a 37 year employee and a 36 year retiree of Bell Canada, passed away peacefully at home in Iroquois on Saturday, June 1, 2019 in his 94th year. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley (Rosen/Mandel) and his children Bruce, Ralph (Kim Christenson), Helen (David Irving) and stepsons Victor (Laura Robinson) and Jason Mandel. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; Kaitlin and Andrew Pettinger (Jenelle Power), Tyler (Andria Samis), Megan (Julien Koop), and Scott Irving, Alex, Nicolas, Emma, Jacob and Sarah Mandel, and Julia, Benjamin and Stella Robinson-Rosendorff as well as two great grandchildren; Isabel and Noah Irving.  Bill was predeceased by parents William and Helen (nee Lamb), his brothers John and George and sister Marion Burke, all formerly of Alberta.

Funeral Arrangements

 A graveside service will be held at the Shanly Cemetery, on Saturday, June 15, at 11 am.  Donations to J.W. MacIntosh Seniors Support Centre in  Williamsburg or the charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  If you are making your donation online or by cheque directly to the charity, please include the following note with your gift “please notify the family”.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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