More detail on this person: William R. Petrie,
64, died peacefully at his home with his loving
family by his side. Born in Springfield, MA on
October 15, 1949, he was the son of Malcolm and
Ruth Petrie of East Longmeadow. He has resided in
Brimfield since 1983, previously living in Wales.
He proudly served his country as a helicopter
pilot during the Vietnam War. Upon his return, he
earned his Master's Degree from Clark University.
He was a gifted builder and ran his own
construction business, B&B Builders, for over 30
years. He was a man of nature and loved time in
his gardens, the ocean and astronomy. He will be
deeply missed by his three children, Jessica,
Robert and Billie Jean Petrie along with his two
grandchildren, Brooke and Nathan Quattrocelli. He
is also survived by his sister Norma Silloway and
her husband David, brother John Petrie and mother.
All services are private and Beers & Story Palmer
Funeral Home has been entrusted with
arrangements. Donations in his memory may be
made to The Wounded Warrior Project or The
Paralyzed American Veterans' Fund. Please visit
www.beersandstory.com for more information.
Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home
413-283-9061
Published in The Republican from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3,
2014
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