MacCoubrey Funeral Home
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30 King St. E., Cobourg
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30 King Street East, Cobourg
Cobourg Union Cemetery
Elgin Street West, Cobourg
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It is with heavy hearts the family of Alexandria Petersen announce her passing at Toronto General Hospital on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the age of 79. Alexa fought fiercely, but she knew it was time to go home to once again be with her husband Soren Petersen who passed in 2000 and her son Scott Petersen. She is the very proud mother to John (Kristine) Petersen and Kirsten (Branden) Wherry. After going through the grief of losing her first husband, Alexa was able to find new love with her partner Harold Tharme. Together, they shared 17 wonderful years of partnership. Cherished grandma to Brianna (Matt), Dakota (Lexi), Chase (Aliza), Meagan, Ivy and Chloe and great- grandmother to Isla, Isabella, Bentley, Jackson and Grayson. Alexa will be deeply missed by so many extended friends and family.
Alexa lived a quiet, humble and tidy life. She often found comfort in ensuring that her surroundings were kept to absolute perfection. This did mean that often, you would find her rearranging all the furniture in the house until it was ‘just so’. The only furniture pieces you could ensure wouldn’t move was the washer and dryer. She was known for her kind and generous heart, always thinking and caring for others. However, she was also a woman of proud Scottish heritage and she was not afraid to speak her mind and put you in your place when it was needed. Her mother and father immigrated from Scotland, they settled in Quebec to raise their family on a farm. Alexa, was the youngest of 6 and at the young age of 18, she moved to Cobourg to start her life. It was here that she met a young milkman delivering milk to her home. It did not take long before the two fell in love and eventually married. It was at this time they decided to expand and raise their own family. Alexa took a great deal of pride in hosting every Thanksgiving and every Christmas. Her greatest joy in this world was spending time with her family. Alexa was a mother with a soft heart and she often worried about her children and grandchildren. She loved them all so deeply. Every week she looked forward to her phone calls with her children and if you happened to miss making this phone call, she wasn’t afraid to let you know. The only time phone calls were prohibited was during her Coronation Street time. While her family brought her so much joy, Alexa also enjoyed keeping herself busy with many hobbies. She collected candles and enjoyed time in her garden. She was an Elvis Presley fan through and through. She loved finding beautiful antique pieces of furniture and enjoyed being a homebody. In the summer she spent time at the cottage making wonderful memories. She also recently took up a fondness to penguins and started collecting little plushie penguin toys. She would even set up the little penguin toys right beside her in the living room so that they could watch Coronation Street too.
Alexa led an extraordinary and radiant life. She touched and impacted the lives of all those around her and she will be so dearly missed. There is peace in knowing she is in God’s care. A service in memory of Alexa will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:00AM with a one-hour visitation prior. Friends and family will then be welcomed to the reception lounge following the service until 2:00PM. The family will be having a private family burial at Coburg Union Cemetery where Alexa will be laid to rest along side her husband. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Lung Association or the Salvation Army Community Church.
John and Kirsten, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I have many fond memories of her. She loved her family very much and I will always remember her laugh. She was an immaculate house keeper and a fantastic cook. She really knew how to put on a holiday feast. She will be missed by many. My condolences to you and your families.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Lung Association
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Salvation Army Community Church
we were so sorry to hear of Alexa's passing, she always had us smiling and laughing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Over the last 17 years we have had the pleasure of getting to know Alexa. She was a kind and thoughtful soul. We will cherish the time we spent getting to know her and the many laughs we shared. Our memories include fun times dancing at weddings, drinks and chats on the cottage deck, sharing quiet conversations on the cottage porch, enjoying many dinners, meals out, holiday times and even karaoke. We saw the love and joy that you brought into Harold’s life and we thank you for that. We will miss you. “May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand.”
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Lung Association
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the whole family. May your mom’s soul rest in peace🙏🙏
Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Sending all our love and support.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Lung Association
Dear John, Kirsten and families. Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your dear mother and grandma🌹
Donna and Alexa worked together at Parken brothers Soren and I worked at TPT TRANSPORT in the 60s. We moved to Henry Street and they moved up 2 houses up from us. Then we moved to Westwood and they followed, all this time we remained close friends. 3 weeks ago Donna was in the hospital for surgery and Lo and Behold they w ere in rooms across from each other. They laughed and reminiced for a while until the nurse had to care for Alexa. Donna went to Peterboro for surgery and when she returned Alexa had left for Toronto. It was not until this Saturday that we were shocked to here of her passing Alexa, you have earned your wings, so fly above to your forever nest where Soren and Scott have their arms open wide .REST WELL OUR FAIR LADY
Dear Kirsten and Family, We are very sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of your Mum and Dad, Soren from the "Bombay Bicycle Club" at the Dutch Oven. They were very happy times. Thinking of you, with sympathy, Lauren and Bruce Maclean
Our sincere condolences to Alexa's family. Alexa was a true friend to us both, with her sunny smile and cheeky laugh she will be sadly missed.
Sincere condolences to my friend Harold, and the family and friends of Alexa
John & Family- I knew your Mom & Dad through my Aunt Barb. They worked together at Parken Photo Centre together for many years. It was through that connection, I babysat you & your brother Scott when you lived on University Ave. & also when you moved to Westwood Dr. We would go to the beach most days. I would enjoy a coffee at days end with your Dad before going home. I always had fond memories of your family. Please know I am thinking of you & your family & I’m very sorry to read of your Mothers passing. I hope the good times you had with your family will help you get through the difficult times ahead. With Sincere Condolences
Alexa was a very good friend.We loved to dance.Robbie Burns was one of her favourite dinner and dances. I will miss her! God Bless
alexa will be sadly missed at the salon where we laughed while beautifying her!! she was nice, funny and loved the music as she sang along in the chair, she a was kind and generous woman , we are sad to hear of this and shocked as we were unware of this suddenness, we will hopefully continue to share the memories with harold, her love , who she kept a tight rope on lol, . condolences to alexa’s family,, and condolences to harold who loved her dearly. lisa henry hailey jones alyssa ball ❤️
Alexa was so loved by us,Sam Caryl and Joshua,we had so many dinners and lunches together,Alexa and Harold spent most Thanksgivings with us,so many laughs,miss and love you Alexa
Dearest Kirsten and family, know I am thinking of you , may all your wonderful memories live strong in your hearts
I heard from Dakota that his Grandmother wasn't well and in hospital and saddened to hear of her passing. I have fond memories of Alexa and Soren when they lived up the street from me. I would talk with Alexa at Christmas when Dakota was young so we could coordinate our Christmas gifts and not duplicate what Dakota was asking for on his Christmas list. She really did love her family. I know you must all have happy memories of her that will carry you through this time of grief.
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest condolences.
Condolences from all of us in Denmark. 🇩🇰
I am saddened to learn of Alexa's passing. I remember her from Sunday dinners in the 1960s in Warkworth. She and Soren would join the Johnstons at the farm on those far away days. I also remember when she worked at Parken's Photo in Cobourg and we would have a chance to catch up. May she rest in peace.
Rest in eternal peace, Alexa. Thank you for all of the wonderful, funny, happy memories. I will miss you xoxo
My deepest sympathy to you Harold and all the Petersen Family. Bonnie
My heart goes out to John, Kirsten, and their families. We loved Alexa. The Parken Photo Centre days, Elizabeth, Beryl (my Mum), Alexa, and Barb. They were all such good friends. I will miss Alexa's laugh. She was always so kind to me when I was young and visited Parken's after school there were always donuts for me to enjoy. God Bless all of you. Alexa is now with Soren and Scott, soaring and watching from above.
Kirsten my heart breaks for you. I have very fond memories of your mom when we were growing up in the west end. My thoughts are with you at the very difficult time. May you find some comfort in all of the wonderful memories you made togther over the years. Big Hugs
I would like to send my condolences to the Petersen and Tharme family, remember her well along with Soren who grew up down the street along with delivering mail to them on Westwood drive...take care.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Lung Association
Our most sincerest and heartfelt condolences for your loss. Though we didn't have the pleasure of meeting Alexa, from what we know of her, she was a wonderful person. We hope you find comfort in knowing she in now in Heaven, watching over you with so much love and pride. The heavens have a new Angel that will guide you all from above, making sure you feel her love and light. All our love. Lino and Alicia.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time, The Cullen Family