Merigomish - Dorothy Ann Pettipas, 82, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 26, 2015 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, surrounded by her loving family. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late Jean (Robson) and the late Duncan Gillis. Surviving are her sons, Billy and Donald Pettipas both of Riverton; very special niece Muriel Gillis, New Glasgow; numerous, nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Bill Pettipas; sister, Catherine Richards; brothers, Sandy and Doug Gillis. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Funeral service will be held 11a.m. Tuesday March 31 in P. & K. MacDonald funeral home chapel, New Glasgow, with Fr. Colin MacKinnon, presiding. Interment will be at a later date in Murray’s Point Cemetery. Donations may be made in Dorothy’s memory to the family. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Dorothy Ann Pettipas, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.