Peacefully, on Thursday, September 28, 2017 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife for 60 years of the late John Basil Petrie (2014). Dear mother of Joanne (Tom) Fitzgerald, Elaine Petrie (Brian Bradfield), John (Marlene) and Paul (Wendy). Proud and loving Nanny of Erin (George), David (Stephanie), Andrea, Emily; Johnny and Robert; Rebecca and Ryan and Nanny-Great of Norah. Dear sister of Eileen and predeceased by siblings Clarence, Stella, Tom, Marjorie and Hubert. She was a graduate of St. Michael’s Nursing class of 1946. Geraldine and Basil raised their family in Guelph Ontario, and moved to Ottawa in 1991 to be closer to them. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, Barrhaven Chapel 3000 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean, ON K2J 4G3. Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Funeral will be celebrated at St. Maurice Church (4 Perry St. Nepean) on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Capital Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation appreciated. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Ravines for their wonderful care these past 3 years.