PETRIE, Dr. Raymond G. - 71, of Remington, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, in his home after a two-year battle with cancer. Born May 15, 1939, in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada, he was the son of the late Arthur and Patricia Petrie. He married Irene Vacon on July 8, 1967, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and she survives. A graduate of Mount Carmel High School in New Waterford, he received a bachelor of science degree from Saint Francis of Xavier University in 1960. After a year of teaching in Scotland, he graduated from Dalhousie University Medical School in Halifax in 1968. Dr. Petrie was in family practice in New Waterford from 1968 to 1982, when he moved to Remington to open a family practice. He opened a second practice in Fowler, where he was still practicing at the time of his death. Since 2003 he was the medical director of Serenity Hospice. A veteran of the Canadian navy, he was the health officer of Benton County for several years and the medical director of Jasper County EMS. He had been a member of Phi Rho Sigma, American Medical Association, Indiana Medical Association, Canadian Medical Association, Nova Scotia Medical Association, Rotary International, John Purdue Club, Benton County Country Club and Curtis Creek Country Club. Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Moira Rae Walbaum (husband: Daniel) of West Lafayette; a son, Steven Petrie (wife: Rebecca) of Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Arthur Petrie (wife: Annette) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and David Petrie (wife: Donna) of New Waterford, Nova Scotia. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Owen and Ellen Walbaum of West Lafayette. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Petrie, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an avid golfer and voracious reader. Countless families benefited from Dr. Petrie's kind and compassionate care. His many friends appreciated his loyalty and sense of humor. Memorial visitation was held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 535 W. State St., in West Lafayette, officiated by Father Patrick Baikauskas and Father Don Gross. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to American Cancer Society or Serenity Hospice. On-line condolences to the family can be made through the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home Website in New Waterford, Nova Scotia. www.vjmcgillivray.ca