Herbert Petty Obituary

I have many fond memories of when Herb and I worked together; and our friendship outside of work when we were neighbors.

On this anniversary of Herb’s death I remember with pleasure my wonderful friendship with Herb both as a neighbor and work colleague.

Dear Jo,
Chris and I send our deepest regrets on the passing of Herb. I remember fondly our times at Western Connecticut State.

Bob and Chris Merrer

Jo,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. I will remember Herb fondly.

Bill Rasmussen

Mrs. Petty, I graduated with Herb and his cousin JoAnn Spencer Wilson sent me his obit. Please accept my condolences to you and your family. I remember him from PHS and from the obit it looks like he accomplished a lot in his lifetime, but I'm sure you and his children were his greatest. Ruth Ann (Taylor) Berry - PHS Class of 1960

Dear Jo and Family,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your husband, Herb. We send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Cathy and Jack Hickey-
Williams

Jo,
I will always remember Herb fondly. I thank the two of you for all your help at the State Arboretum. What great fun we had gathering greenery for the Holiday Workshops. If there is anything I can do to assist you please remember I am just a telephone call away.

I have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Petty. Shooting off rockets in fields, t-ball, him teaching Laura and I about the stocks in the paper, listening to baseball games on the car radio- he was such a wonderful person and he was loved by so many.

Dear Jo and family,
We were so sorry to learn of Herb's death. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God help you through this difficult time.
Your former neighbors in Bethel.
Jeanne and Stuart Carlsen

Dear Jo, I heard of Herb's death from my daughters who are on face book with your girls. So sorry, I lost Bob 2.5years ago. Have faith, Nancy Goodell

Dear Jo, truly a great man and wonderful friend, Herb will be greatly missed by us at Lord Fairfax. At your encouragement, Herb reluctantly took up photography but then he soon became infatuated with the challenge of capturing images of the natural world. His passion for the outdoors and photography grew and grew and he very quickly became a fantastic photographer and naturalist. Eventually he put a camera in your hands and together the two of you were able to share the joys of photography together. You were able to share many fun field trips and outings together with the many natural history and photography classes that you joined. Then in 2008, you were able to enjoy a fantastic trip to Belize with the photography class. What great memories we have to remember together. Saying good-bye is the hardest thing in life but we remember the good times and celebrate the precious time that we have together with friends and loved ones. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Ann and Rob

Dear Jo: Jane Mosher forwarded news of Herb's death; you and the family have my heartfelf condolences. I'm so glad you had your recent happy times in the south.

Love, Sherry Paisley

Dear Joanna,

We send you and your family our deepest sympathy. Herb was a wonderful person. We have many fond memories of our times with both of you. May you find comfort in your memories, your faith and the love of your family and friends.

Sincerely,

Liz and Frank

Dear Jo,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, your children and grandchildren as you celebrate Herb's life. His memory lives on in the hearts of the many who knew and loved him.
Rebecca & Cal Allen

Dear Joanna,
Sorry to hear of Herb's passing. My brother Jerry and I stayed with him and his family at a fishing cabin for a week when we were kids. I will always remember what a great time we had. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cousin Shirley Spencer Hartshorn.

Dear Joanna and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each
of you.Our heartfelt wishes for our Lord's
peace and presence now and in the months
to come.
John and Sandy Hungate

Joanna and family:

So sorry to hear of Herb's passing. He was a great cousin. Take care and may God be with you and your family. Love forever, Jo Ann Spencer Wilson

Dear Jo,
My impression of Herb is that he was a kind and thoughtful man. I will miss his welcoming presence. Sending love to you,

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

To the Petty Family,
Deepest sympathy on reading about the death of Mr. Petty. Wonderful memories of all while I was teaching in Bethel. Mr. Petty remembered with great fondness.
Sincerely,
Sue Davison
former Bethel Teacher

Dear Joanna,

We send our love at this difficult moment.

Morey and Paul

Dear Jo, we were saddened to hear of Herb's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

The Kites

Dear Jo, My thoughts are with you at such a difficult time. I enjoyed getting to know Herb; a delightful man to talk with. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Dear Jo,
I worked with Herb at Sistersville and we kept in touch when he was in Tarrytown. One of my regrets is that I never visited both of you when you moved to Virginia. I was saddened by his passing. My deepest sympathy to all of you.

Dear Jo, Laura, John, Jo Ellen, and families,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

I remember so many wonderful weekends spending time at your house drinking coffee while Herb watched the ball games on TV or worked in the garden.

May you find peace in all your wonderful memories.

Diane Lent