Carl J. Petersen, 95, of Moncton, and formerly of Sydney, NS, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.
Born in Kingston, ON, he was the son of the late Carl and Annie (McNicholas) Petersen.
Carl was a retired General Manager of Darr Cape Breton Ltd. (Cabot House) and of Isle Royale Hotel, Sydney. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer with the Royal Canadian Navy with 20 years’ service. Carl enjoyed music, dancing, socializing with his friends, visiting with the Veterans and spending time with his family.
Carl will be sadly missed by his daughters, Carolyn McCarthy (Ron) of Burgoyne’s Cove, NL and Marjorie Horne (Gary) of Lake Echo, NS; sons, Donald (Stella) of Moncton and Karl (Debbie) of Newmarket, ON; precious grandchildren, Heather, Greg, Susan, Danny, Stephane, Denise and Morgan; ten cherished great grandchildren; three special great great grandchildren; special friend, June Cormier and caregiver, Karen Moore; sisters, Hilda Walker and Clara Wright, both of Kingston, ON and Helen Hunt of Massena, NY; brothers, Robert of Calgary, AB, Donald of Kingston, ON; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Claire (Morrison) Petersen (1988); sisters, Irene and Catherine; one brother, Eric.
Visitation at Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Moncton Legion Branch #6 Veterans Service on Thursday at 6 p.m. Funeral Mass at St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Allison Carroll officiating. Reception in the Church Hall following the Mass. Interment, Forest Haven Cemetery, Sydney, NS at a later date.
In Carl’s memory, donations to St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church Building Fund or a memorial of choice would be appreciated.
Online condolences at www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com.

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