Nicole “Nikki” Noel Petrie
Died: August 23, 2011 | Place: residence
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PETRIE, Nicole Noel
Peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 Nicole “Nikki” Noel Petrie in her 45th year. Beloved daughter of Wayne Petrie (Julie) and Cheryl (York) Petrie. Dear sister of Andrea Harper (Eddy) and nieces Emily “Alix-Pa” (Sokkong) and Dakota “Koka” and great niece Tahnee “Nee-Nee” and great nephew Kian. Also survived by her extended family. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Monday, August 29, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where a memorial service will be conducted in the chapel on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 11:00 am . As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150-633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.amgfh.com
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I miss you so much, I still cant believe it,,you left us way to soon nikker. may you rest in peaces and watch over us all,,love you more then i can say!
Cheryl and Family,
Your friends and co-workers at Gamma-Dynacare are thinking of you during this difficult time. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. We are here for you and share in your loss.
Deb
Hi Nikki.
Hey !!!
Remember when i came over to visit your mom and i had parked my truck at the variety store. A couple of losers had broke into it and stole some tools and my tired old Spartans jacket.You wanted to help me find the losers,which really shocked the hell out of me.So out the door we go,you heading East and i North.What a laugh we had when i returned empty handed,and you gave me my Spartans jacket.
And lets not forget all the heated disputes over whether or not the Rolling Stones recorded some C & W songs.
Thanks Nikki for giving me some special, life long memories.
I am very sorry for the loss of a dear friend. I remember growing up on culver and working at tim hortons My family will miss you Nikki and we want to say to the family we are very sorry. I wont be able to make the service due to my son heart surgery in toronto.
Sorry again
Kim
You were the best Nikki,and you will be missed very much.
Nikalila:
Last night was the most intense thunder storm I’ve seen in a long time. While watching the storm blow by, I couldn’t help but think that was your way of saying “goodbye” since you loved storms so much. You will always be in my heart and fond memories.
“A month of Sundays”
Miss you, always will.
Charlie
I worked with Nikki many years ago in the radio biz and always loved her laugh and her sultry voice. I hadn’t seen her in a long time and was shocked at her untimely passing. My thoughts go out to all of her family and friends.
Cheryl and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathy and prayers go out to all of you.
It is so hard to say good bye and know that you will not be the first person we see when we walk into the School of Nursing. Faculty, staff, and students are mourning your loss and will miss you, your kind heart, warm smile, and gentle spirit. You have touched the lives of many, including my own, in your very short life. We will remember you …always… with great fondness. Mary-Anne Andrusyszyn
As a new faculty member at UWO School of Nursing, Nikki was so willing to provide information and help me get organized for my first clinical group. It was always a pleasure to be greeted by her warm smile and friendly hello and then have a nice chat about what was new. I will miss her. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. Lori Smith
Dear family,
I wanted to write to you to express my sincerest sympathies. Nikki was taken from us FAR too soon…I had the pleasure of working with her in the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Science. She brought a smile to everyone’s face here with her awesome sense of humour…we will miss her!
Pamela Brown
Hey Nik ~ I fondly remember your family stories as your eyes danced with that oh-so-Nikki-permagrin and the details painted a perfect picture!! I will miss your smile, your stories and I will think of you and smile – remembering you each time there is a glorious thunderstorm! ~ God Speed ~ until we meet again… Jan X0X
Nikki, i will miss you….
Cheryl, Andrea and everyone, remember, i love you and i wish i could give you a hug. sorry i can’t hold your hand right now, i will be there as soon as i can. be strong.
Nikki – you will be missed. I’ll be thinking of you the next time i visit Scotland. with love from Richard and Sarah.
Dear Nikki and Nikki’s family and friends:
My name is Erin and I had the pleasure of meeting Nikki 9 years ago, when I was a nursing student at UWO, and in 2011 when I returned for my graduate studies.
Nikki will always be remembered by me, as being a friendly, cheerful, positive, and helpful person, who always had a beautiful smile on her face.
She will be sorely missed.
My condolences for your loss.
May her memory live on in us forever.
I knew Nikkie from UWO’s School of Nursing. She knew every student by name pretty well. When I graduated in 2007 and returned to the school after a three year absence, I walked into the school of nursing and Nikkie immediately remembered me.
She always had a smile for everyone and I was sad to hear of this unexpected event.
My condolences go out to Nikkie’s family, friends, and loved ones
Sincerely,
Melanie Camara
I was deeply saddened by the news about the death of Nikki. Nikki was very kind soul, and she will be greatly missed. I remember when ever I was in the office she would ask me if I go for any humanitarian mission, I should let her know. For example when I left for Haiti, she emailed me that she has a package ready for me to pick up form the office. This package contained toys and school supplies for needy children. She always had great smile, giving heart and indeed she was a true humanitarian. My deepest sympathies during this difficult time to Nikki’s family and friends.
Jasmin
I first met Nikki when she was about 8 years old. I knew her as “Nikki-no” back then and she had the same beautiful
smile and sparkling eyes that she has in her photo. She, her sister “Andy-mo”, and her cousins, Scott and Michael had wonderful times at their Grandma & Grandpa Yorks on many weekends when we visited
in London. Those are sweet memories I will cherish always. I will never forget you Nikki….once an Aunt, always an Aunt.
It was always a pleasure to be greeted by Nikki’s smile at school and I will miss her. Nikki was patient with me when I forgot to submit my hours for the iHEAL study (yet again) and she made sure I got paid each week. UWO will not be the same without her. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss.
Karen Haines, student
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of nikki’s families
Nikki … Your warm big smile will be missed! Oscar night will never be the same!
Words don’t begin to express how much you are going to be missed, Nikki. I will always remember you for your beautiful smile, warmth and constant willingness to help everyone who came your way.
My sincere condolences to Wayne, Cheryl and your family.
Hi Nikki,
I don’t know how to say good bye and I guess it’s because I don’t want to. I want you here with us. I was so glad we had time together when I came to visit you. I’ll never forget how happy we were when I finally got to finish that cup of tea we tried so many times to have but didn’t get to finish. We even woo hoo’d after we drank it. I will never forget how many times you rolled your eyes at me when it came to food. You always tried to get me to eat things you made and I would scrunch my nose up and said eeewww. You always made me try it and I always like most of the things you made and then you would say to me “see, you are such a dink”. And then came the ereader. When I first brought mine in to show you I said OMG Nik you need to get one of these and you said oh I could never use that I just love the feel and the smell of these books and you would hold yours up showing me how you hug it. It was less than a week and you stood at my office door with a big smile and said look what I bought and the rest was history. You took that thing EVERYWHERE. Since then we have been trying to convince your mother LOL! We made a promise that if you read the James Patterson “Now you see her” I would read “The Help”. It’s the next book I’m gonna read.
Rick is going to miss the long talks you had about Movies and the new electronic toys that were out there, and you saying “Hi Guy” with a big smile whenever he walked in the door.
Nik just remember that we love you and we are going to miss you.
Denice and Rick
Dear Wayne and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Nikki’s death. When I was a new instructor at Western three years ago Nikki made my life so much easier by her patient guidance. She will be so missed. Our thoughts are with you…Jan bainbridge
Dear Nikki,
I was so shocked to hear the news of your untimely passing from Mary-Anne. I will always remember your wonderful smile when I visited the School of Nursing. I enjoyed our chats about your new house and was glad to share in your excitement. I also remember the last phone call you made on my last day of work to wish me well in my retirement.
I will never forget you Nikki. You were a very special person and I feel blessed to have known you.
Eileen
Dear Cheryl and the Petrie Family,
My deepest condolences during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need “anything” please let me know.
Peter Van Leeuwen
Nikki was a welcoming, warm presence within our nursing school. We will miss her bright smile and good cheer. My thoughts turn to the ways in which Nikki comforted others during difficult times. Wishing Nikki’s loved ones and friends comfort and peace in this difficult time ahead, as her caring, nurturing spirit remains with us.
My deepest sympathy to the Petrie family and to the Faculty of Health Sciences faculty, staff and students. Nikki will truly be remembered for her cheerful, loving nature. In the 4 yrs that I worked with her – it was clear she loved her job. She always went above and beyond to make sure the Nursing students felt at home at UWO.
God Bless you and your family and friends during this difficult time. Your pleasant smile will always remain fresh in my memory 🙂
Shell
Dear Nikki, You always made my day even brighter with your smile and laughter. I will remember how joyful you were whenever you spoke of special times with your family…especially how you loved to make treats for your family, and your trip to Scotland, and how much you enjoyed the family visits to your new home. One of my favourite memories is discussing your passion for music and radio. I will always cherish the fun moments we shared. I will remember you always.
Dear Nikki’s Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Wayne and family my deepest sympathy goes out to you during this difficult time.You are in my prayers.
As a former post RN nursing student, I appreciated all the good natured, patient assistance Niki provided. My sympathy to all her family and friends.
So sorry to hear of Nikki’s passing. We only have good memories of her. She was a lovely person, and will certainly missed by all who knew her.
My dear dear Nikki: How can you be gone. Wow Heaven’s gain is sure earth’s loss.
It was so much fun working with you and helping you find and buy your first home. Seeing the expression on your face when we finally found the right one was so precious. You were eager to learn and it was so much fun teaching you. Thanks for so many laughs. Thanks for introducing me to your Dad Wayne, your Mom Cheryl and your sister Andy. My heart goes out to all of them. They will miss your voice and super fun quirkiness so so much. Look down from Heaven and send them a hug that only you can give. Here’s to you as we send you on your way with all the love you managed to leave behind.
Caren Johnston
Dear family,
I worked with Nikki for a few years at Western, such a lively spirit, her laugh, I remember…She was always in a good mood and would transfer that to everyone. I will miss her. Wayne and family, Chris and I thinking of you in your very difficult time.
Meant most sincerely,
Chris and Mary Storey
We were looking forward to seeing your smiling face at UWO School of Nursing, and we will miss you so very much.
Your chats and friendly notes can never be duplicated. It was such a pleasure knowing you. Our thoughts go out to all your family and friends.
Marianne and Doug La Voie
Over and over this week, since learning of Nikki’s passing, I have been hearing “You have GOT to be kidding me!” in my head. I can hear Nikki saying it. Her life has ended far too soon. I just can’t imagine school without seeing Nikki at her desk behind the glass. It is very very sad. She was a super person. It was a pleasure to know her and work with her and I will miss her so much.
nikker,
Last tuesday I suffered a loss that truly broke my heart. I do not want to think of my world without you in it. The past few days have been filled with many tears but also with laughter as the memories come flooding back. Our singing lessons, tennis lessons,the 25 mile walk-a-thon!!! You as my maid of honour, wearing the dress you despised. Ha Ha!! I remember summers at the lake with you, expecially the time Andi took your bathing suit top off and ran down the beach with it; flying it like a kite behind her. Your dad tried to stop her but was having trouble as he was laughing so hard. I remember you talking Gran into letting us hold our money at the bus stop and her warning us not to lose it. You dropped yours in the sewer. And the time you took her scarf and hung it out the car window while we were driving to Goderich and her telling you to stop. You were having so much fun, laughing and laughing as the scarf blew in the wind. Then it blew out of your hand. I will always have the nickname you gave me and only you still call me. No I don’t mean “You dink”. As for your chick pea salad, I still say pass the dessert.
It is total selfishness to want to keep you here with me. But the body, the vessel with which God gave you to walk this earth was not as strong as your spirit. So I have to let you go. I have to let you soar and shine.
I can only hope that one day I will get to stand in the wonderful bright lite of your spirit again.
My sweet cousin Nickles pea I love you. I will not say goodbye. I will say until we meet again.
Love ange
Nikki,
You will certainly be missed at the SON. I will especially miss our chats about “cottage country.” In fact I remember that you rented a cottage close to Agonquin, which isn’t that far from my own cottage. You told me you particularly liked going up in September/October because of the fall colours. Nikki, I plan to go to Algonquin this fall and when I do,I will smile while I think about you.
Our sincere condolences to Wayne and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Doug and Jeannie
Wayne and Family
I am very sorry for your loss. I had business dealings wth Nikki and found her to be such a happy, very pleasant person. I am sure she will be missed by many,many of her friends and business associates.
Jerry Roller and family
Hello Nikki:
Don’t know how to say goodbye to someone so lovely as you. I will miss our discussions on our love for books and music. I will always remember your smile!
To your family, you must be proud to have raised such a gem. Time heals…
Nikki, too soon my friend, till we meet.
Love,
Bibi
I had the privilege of briefly working with Nikki in SON. In the short time I worked with her, I got to know her lovely personality. She was always very eager to help others and was a great person to work with. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Nikki lived her life with enviable exuberance. She loved her time at the lake, her books and movies, friends, and most of all she loved her family.
I will never forget the rush of excitement when she bought her fabulous, perfect home–as beautifully unique as Nikki.
When Chris and I were invited over for the new home tour, we had an evening we’ll never forget– wonderful food, wine, music and stories & photos of her trip to Scotland for Andi and Eddy’s wedding.
I’ll miss her incredible ability to tell a story, her contagious laugh and smile but most of all I’ll miss our friendship. I couldn’t have asked for a better friend–our friendship spanned almost 40 years. Nikki was one in a million and I know I’m a better person having known her.
Love you and will miss you so much my friend.
Thanks Nikker for bringing me to love the Chick Pea 🙂
Jen
XOXO
Dear Wayne and Family,
I was so sorry to here the passing of Nicole. My heart and prayers go out to you and family at this difficult time.
God bless.
I knew Nikki when I was a student, and a clinical teacher. She was a kind warm and helpful person. I am in shock over her passing, and send heartfelt condolences to her family at this time. She will be missed by many as she touched so many people.
I knew Nikki when I was a student, and a clinical teacher. She was a kind warm and helpful person. I am in shock over her passing, and send heartfelt condolences to her family at this time. She will be missed by many as she touched so many people.
I knew Nikki as a graduate student in nursing, new to UWO. She was unfailingly helpful, knowledgeable and welcoming – and while multitasking. The photo of Nikki that you have chosen is so reflective of her smile and spirit, and is how I will remember her. My sincere condolences to your family.
Wayne, my deepest sympathy goes to you during this difficult time. I pray for you and your family.
Ev Howes
We are thinking about Nikki, Bonnie and your entire family, wishing you strength and peace. Nikki was a truly beautiful young women. Our hearts are with you.
Dear Wayne,
I was so sorry to read about the passing of your precious daughter,Nikki. Although I can offer no words to ease your grief,I wanted you and your family to know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.
My Sincere Condolences
Jane Irwin
Dear Cheryl,
I’m not sure what to say, but I want you to know that I care deeply about you and your family. Hold on to each other tight, for support, just like you’ve always done.
Love Linda
Wayne and Family
No words can express our feelings. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Look after each other in this difficult time.
George and Marlene
Andrea, Dakota, Wayne and family. From my family to yours, our deepest sorrows for your loss. God is holding Nikki’s hand now; it’s up to you to hold each others.
My heart goes out to you all,I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She was so young and had her whole life in front of her.They say only the good die young so she must have been a very good person. I know she will be sorrowfully missed by everyone.
My heartfelt condolences to your family in this time of grief and loss. Nikki was a special person who always had time for people – to answer questions, help you out or just have a friendly chat about how your day was going. I will miss her terribly.
I have fond memories of Nikki Davis, as we knew her, during her 90’s radio days in Woodstock. She frequently dazzled with her knowledge of songs and artists clearly before her time. As I subsequently got to know her parents, Cheryl and Wayne, it was no mystery where the love of music -the love of all things, came from.
My full condolences and sympathy. I will always have fond memories of her sense of humor, listening ear, and valued advice as a colleague at K-104.
With deepest sympathy to Wayne and family in this sad time.
Bob Mires
Our sincere condolences to Wayne and the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Sue Eisen-Lea
Nikki,
I remember the last time I saw you, you were so full of life and so very excited to share your wonderful news that you had purchased your very own home. What an accomplishment, indeed! You even invited me over for tea sometime. I’m sorry that that never came to fruition. I will always remember your friendly nature and that big smile that greeted me every time I visited the School of Nursing at Western.
May you rest in peace, sweet Nikki. I wish your family great peace, strenght, and love during this difficult time.
Hey Nikki,
I hope that you’ve found Jamie Fraser and are making bannocks for him! You’ll always be with us kiddo!!
Bye for now,
Annie
I too had the privilege of working with Nikki at the SON at Western. Her easy smile and ready laugh always made going into her office something to look forward to. We loved to talk food and I still use her mushroom risotto recipe to this day. I was shocked to hear of her untimely passing, and I would like to express my heartfelt sorrow for her family.
Cheryl, Andrea and family. Please accept my sincerest heartfelt condolences for the unbearable loss of Nikki.
I came to know Nikki when I was a student in the nursing program at UWO, having just graduated this June. I was on the nursing students council for a few years and it was Nikki who always helped us out and did many favours for us. I came back to London a few days ago and learned of her passing. I’m saddened that such a beautiful, kind spirited person was taken away at such a young age. I believe Nikki had so much more to offer this world, but I hope that she is in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with Nikki’s family at this difficult time.
To Nikki’s Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve. Nikki was loved by many and will be missed so much.
It is very difficult for me to imagine the start of the school year without her smiling face and helpful personality at the School of Nursing’s front door!In all of the years that I was on the faculty, “just ask Nikki” solved almost every problem.
Cherish your memories and know that everyone who knew her will do the same.
Jane Pickard
I’ll always remember Nikki for her huge laugh, and the way she lit up a room. So much fun, combined with such inner strength! Remembered fondly from Fanshawe Radio & later at K104 Woodstock.
I am truly saddened by Nikki’s death. Nikki was more than just a friend; she was an amazing person. Her passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of everyone who knew her. Nikki’s memory will always remain deep within my heart.
Eman
When I was studying nursing at western from 2005-2009, Nikki was always so helpful and kind to the students. She always had time to listen and help me when I had questions. She is one person I will never forget. My prayers are with her family. She will truly be missed.
My heart is saddened after reading today about Nikki’s sudden passing away. It is truly unbelievable that Nikki has gone…
Nikki was a dear friend and a distant colleague… meeting each other in the hallway was never a dull moment… I’ll always cherish the stories we shared and the laughs we had together.
Heartfelt condolences go out to Nikki’s family, loved ones and friends. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time.
Bye for now Nikki, till we meet again!
Petula
To Nikki’s Family,
It was with shock that I have just read this announcement. I worked at UWO for a short time several years ago. Nikki was so kind to me, always smiling, always willing to help. What a great loss.
Warm Regards
Kathy Hungerford
My deepest sympathy to the Petrie family. There are no words that could express the way Nikki made me feel when I entered into the Nursing office. She greeted me by name and was always bright, courteous, and helpful during my three years of study at UWO. We always chatted for longer than expected. I wish your family well in this time of sadness.
*Brigette
I want to offer my most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Nikki. I graduated from nursing in 2008, and have never forgotten the way she helped me with such sincerity and kindness. She is someone I will never forget.
Nikki, I am so sad that you are gone. Even though I didn’t know you that well your warm smile made it feel like you knew me on a much more personal level. I was a nursing student at western and even when I was down and came to the office you were one person who seemed like you cared. I love your smile RIP <3
I never really knew Nikki but I always looked forward to seeing her whenever I was at the office to see a faculty member. From the first day we met, she remembered my name and that meant everything to me. Nikki knew the little things that makes us all human. Her smile was always so warm and straight from the heart. I never really knew her, but I’ll always miss her.
My heart goes out to all family.
I graduated in June 2011, and for the 4 years of my academic career Nikki was always caring , warm and genuine. I just learned of her passing today, and I consider myself lucky to have met her. She was the most helpful person, always willing to go the extra mile to help a confused student like me navigate the system. My condolences to her family. She is greatly missed.
My sincerest condolences to Nikki’s friends and family. May she rest in peace and be remembered in joy.
I would have been lost with out Nikki. I can think of all the times I ran in to the nursing office in a tizzy and Nikki would calm me down first and then made sure I saw the right person (half the time I didn’t even know who the right person was). Always kind and patient, she never made a fuss when you needed something and went above and beyond for every student that walked in those doors. She really was the face of nursing faculty. She will be missed. It is with great sadness that I hear this news. I send my love and condolences to her family.
I had the great privilege of being one of those students that Nikki helped and then also being a nurse to her. She was as pleasant as a patient as she was a secretary for the nursing school. Her bubbly spirit and lovely laugh and kindness to all will be always remembered. For those who were closest to her I want you to know what a wonderful person she was and that she made a real impact on everyone she met with her happy smile and kind spirit. Thank you for sharing her with us and I pray that you will find comfort in your fond memories of Nikki. Sincerely Jennifer Dresser
Dear Nikki, It’s been a little more than a year and a half since you left this world. I was talking with a co-worker today about your love of the D.Gabaldon books and it reminded me of our conversations about the books and Scotland. You were a good soul in life so my beliefs (in some form of lovely afterlife) make me think you are content in that otherworldly space this day.
As time goes by, you lose track of dear friends. I only discovered this fall that Nikki had passed away. My heart not only sunk, I believe it stopped beating briefly.
Nikki was a great friend when I lived in London many years ago. She had a laugh that was unforgettable and made friends wherever she went.
Although we had not spoken in many years, she was never forgotten and will always be remembered as one of my best friends.
Although she is gone, I will ALWAYS have the memory of her laughter to bring back fond memories.
Nikki,
I just found out tonight that you died. My heart feels so broken. I hadn’t called to say hi to you at work for awhile and lost your home number. All this time, I thought you had moved up the ladder to somewhere like the Dean’s Secretary position or something and had lost my number also. I pictured you in some fancy office each time I thought of you.
I’m sorry I didn’t get to hear about your house but I’m so happy you found one! I wish we could have had tea together to celebrate. I would have brought you a housewarming Arizona variety pack to try! Some of it goes with tea!
I will continue to miss your wonderful laugh, your magnificent smile, our fantastic conversations and your caring nature. I will pray for your family and friends, especially your nieces who I heard so much about. I know how much you loved your family and can only imagine how much you are missed.
Lonnie