Christine Phyllis Petri, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022.  Christine was born in Monroe, MA, the second oldest of four children, to the late Clifton and Dorothy (Heinmiller) Tower.  She attended Monroe, MA area schools, graduating from Drury High School, with the class of 1949.  Following high school, Christine married Robert A. Petri, in North Adams, MA, on August 19, 1950. Christine worked for many years as a secretary for Spragae Electric, in North Adams, MA.  She then worked at the Clark Art Institute, in the museum and gift shop. Christine was an active volunteer.  She gave of her time and talents at the local library, voting polls and many other community organizations.  Later in life, Christine loved to travel. She traveled to China and walked on The Great Wall, as well as taking a cruise on the Yang Zi River.  Other trips took her to Italy, several cruises, Nova Scotia, as well as Florida, Las Vegas and many other places.

Survivors include her daughter, Diane Lee Braun; son, Robert C. (Karen) Petri; grandchildren, Christopher (Maryelizabeth) Petri and Amanda Leigh (Kacie) Tucker and her great-grandchildren, Lauren, Caitlyn and Zoey.

Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Petri; son-in-law, Robert Braun and her siblings.

A service for Christine will be held in North Adams, MA in the near future.

The family wishes to thank Trinity Terrace and ThedaCare Hospice for their compassionate care.