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Ken passed away at Northumberland Hills Hospital on Friday April 14th, 2023 in his 77th year. Predeceased by his father John Petrie, mother Mary Checkley and stepfather William Checkley. Ken was a loving brother of Jack Petrie (Jytta), whom he reunited with years later, betty De Vos (Frank), Gary Petrie (Louise), Mary Checkley Ainsworth, and Bill Checkley (Ray). Devoted uncle of Francois De Vos (Vicki), Michelle Silliphant (Paul), Scott Manley (Andrea), Josh Ainsworth and great uncle to Wes, Nolan and Ava. Ken was very active in the Cobourg Sports Community for many years and became Cobourg District Sports Hall of Fame inductee in 2020. Ken had a lifelong tenure of volunteering for the youth through baseball and hockey. You could always see him at the arena, ball park or bingo hall and most of the time he had a hearty hello and twinkle in his eye. The family would like to thank the whole staff of Hope Street Terrace in Port Hope for the past 11 years of excellent service they provided to Ken as he dealt with a debilitating disease of dementia. Friends are invited to call at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Friday April 21st from 12 noon – 1 pm., followed by words of remembrance at 1 pm. Interment in Cobourg Union Cemetery. If desired donations may be made to Cobourg Legion Minor Softball Association or Northumberland Minor Hockey Association.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Legion Minor Softball Association
Thanks Ken for your help and devotion to Cobourg Legion Softball. Rest in peace and continue to help others. Norm and Joan.
Ken helped my dad, Dave, on the hockey bench for many years in Cobourg. Ken came out with lots of funny comments that made us laugh. RiP Ken.
Ken was one of the best, a giving person and selfless volunteer for the benefit of generations of young people in the Cobourg area.
So sorry to hear of Ken's passing.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Minor Hockey Association
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Legion Minor Softball Association
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Legion Minor Softball Association
Our thoughts and prayers are with my Uncle Ken, his family and friends during this difficult time. It was a pleasure to know Uncle Ken and we will treasure our memories. His devotion to children in the community is truly admirable. Now sports teams in heaven are blessed to have him. Love, Scott, Andrea, Nolan and Ava Manley
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg and District Sports Hall of Fame
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Cobourg Legion Minor Softball Association
Ken's passing brought back so many special memories when the central area kids gathered to play the seasonal sports of softball/baseball, touch football, basketball and ball hockey. Ken was always at the center of these activities as he organized games and mini tournaments. It was no surprise that Ken transferred his skills to serve in so many formal capacities in the sports community. His knowledge of fastball, baseball and hockey was deep and many very accomplished coaches had the good fortune to work with him. Ken left a huge legacy.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Minor Hockey Association
Cobourg has truly lost a legend. Thank you for sharing Ken with us.
We celebrated many years of hockey and ball together. All great memories.
So sorry to hear of the passing of this kind and loveable man!. He certainly loved Sports and took after his Grandpa Shaw and Uncle Ron. May your tears cleanse and your memories comfort and know that you are held in our thoughts, love and prayers. Aunt Donna and Uncle Mac Stratford, Ontario
To Ken's Family: Please accept our condolences. The Town of Cobourg and all of Northumberland County has lost a wonderful and hard-working volunteer who contributed so much to baseball and hockey. Ken coached many baseball teams in Cobourg and Port Hope with Bill (including those of our sons Andrew and Michael). They became great friends (along with the late Dave Tredree) and enjoyed many lunches together, discussing the local teams, the Blue Jays, and the Petes. Our family still talks about Ken today and we will not soon forget him.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Minor Hockey Association
The Buttar family send their deepest condolences to the family. Ken was certainly a big mainstay at the Cobourg Memorial Arena for many, many years. Gave tirelessly! He was all about the kids & his love of hockey.
Thinking of you and your family Mary (Mouse) with our deepest sympathies ?
So many good times were had with Ken and Aunt Mary during Oktoberfest over the years. I will always remember the smiles. May he rest in peace with mom now.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Minor Hockey Association
Dear Mary I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in the memories you all have of Ken. He had such a since of humor. You knew he was up to something when you seen that sparkle he had in his eye. When you run into him at the arena, and or the park or at the store, he had a smile that was contagious. He always took time out of his busy day to stop and say hello with his heart, not with his word. But he always sent you on your way with a word of wisdom. He was such a clever and smart man. He treated everyone he met or spoke to as an equall and with the utmost respect. He is a good soul. He is now coaching one of God's many teams. ?
I'm very sorry to hear about Ken's passing. We were neighbours on Furnace Street for many years when he lived with his mother. Such a sweet man.
My deepest condolences to the Petrie and Checkley families for the tremendous loss of their brother Ken. RIP Ken
My condolences to Ken’s family. Ken coached me in the early 80s and we won an OBA championship in 1982, in Windsor. Great times and he was a great coach. Rest in peace Coach Petrie ⚾️
Mary (Mouse) was thoughts and prayers are with you. Ken was one of a kind. I had the pleasure of having him as my ball coach. We certainly had many conversations over the years at the arena. He sure made a difference to the town of Cobourg! Love ya Karen
Sorry to hear about your brother Gary. We haven't seen Ken for about 11 years but remember the bus trips. There were lots of laughs and fun to be had. Rest in peace Ken. Glen and Pat Buckley
So very sorry to hear of Kens passing. I worked with him for many years at CCHL he could put a tournament together faster then anyone I knew and we always said he probably knew more than most He was a very hard worker indeed I’m sure he will be missed but memories will live on forever as he left his mark in the sports world Jane Mullins
Our Deepest Condolences to the Petrie/ Checkley Family & Friends, we knew Ken as a quiet & active neighbor if he wasn't working at Bell he was volunteering his time with the youths in baseball & hockey, He was a good man who won't be forgotten. R.I.P. Ken.
Ken was a wonderful person and deeply committed to the youth of our community. Many of us were very fortunate for his kindness. My condolences to his family.
I am so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. I can still hear his laugh. He always had a smile. He got me hooked into working bingo with him and taking him for a banana split after. Cobourg sports lost another great. RIP Ken you will be missed
Sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Always had a great chat with him at the ball field in summer rink in winter. Made running ball teams and hockey teams alot easier.
So sorry for your loss Mary. Thoughts are with you and Josh
So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. This is a man who deserves great credit for what he did community wise for local sports and for so many local athletes. He was an absolute fixture at the arena and ball park. The likes of Ken are few and far between, and should be appreciated by all the kids he helped over many years. He will long be remembered. Good work Ken! Please accept my condolences to Gary and the entire family RIP
We knew Ken from the old rink where he was everything to Cobourg Minor Hockey for so many years. A genuinely good man who will be missed. RIP friend.
Sorry to learn of Ken passing on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. Ken was a gentle quiet man. Always saw him in the arena as well as the baseball fields. He has done so much for Cobourg youth. Thanks Kenny!
Prayers for Ken and his family.
I can not explain how sad I am at the loss of my older brother Ken. He lived a joyful life by being involved with the sports community of Cobourg. Rest in peace Ken and I know you are with our mother again. That makes me so happy that you are gone to the afterlife after living with dementia for so long. God bless and lots of love to my family as we go through this week remembering Ken. God bless to everyone who comes to the visitation hour for Ken. Much love everyone brother Bill ❤️
Sending my deepest condolences to Mary( Mouse) on the loss of your Brother Ken. Ken was a Great Coach, and taught me a lot about the game of ball.I ‘m sorry I can’t be at the funeral as I am out of town. Thinking of you, Rest in Peace Ken.
A light has gone out in Cobourg's sports history. Ken cared more about other people than he did for himself.
Sorry to hear about your brother Gary , Ken was there as my hockey coach and baseball coach. He was a good friend to many.
So sorry for your loss Mary Jim and I send our heartfelt condolences
We’re sorry for your loss Mary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ??
We’re sorry for your loss Mary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ??
Our condolences to Ken's family and friends. He was a remarkable man. He will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss Mary..our thoughts and prayers ?are with you..please accept our sincere condolences..ROSEMARY and Jamie..k
Our condolences to all family and friends. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Like SO many … I have many fond memories of fun times playing on softball teams .. with Ken Petrie as our coach. He was BEYOND patient, smart, kind and good. He was such a valuable asset to many, many of Cobourgs’ sports teams. I send my condolences to the whole Petrie/Checkley family … and special regards to my team-mate and pal ..Mary (Mouse).
I remember Ken from his days when he worked at the Bell Storeroom when it was on Ontario Street. My sympathies to Jack, Betty, Gary, Mary, and Bill.
Dear Petrie Family, Ken was one of those iconic, legendary people who gave so much to the local sporting community. He was a tireless volunteer. We have lost a very special man. Sincere condolences to all. Kenneth Wayne James Petrie July 11, 1946 - April 14, 2023 ~ REST IN PEACE ~
To my Dear older Brother, Ken, There are no words to express the loss that I am feeling right now. I know that you are with our Mother once again, and that makes me happy. Til we meet again. ?RIP, Ken? ❤ Betty Xo
Sending my condolences to Ken’s family. Ken was a committed coach to our girls ball team…..a lot of good times were shared. Thinking of you Mary.
My sincere condolences to Ken’s family. I remember so many games of crokinole , cards and laughs when we were growing up. RIP Ken