Maria Petrovic

Passed away on / Décédé(e) le July 27, 2007

With sadness we announce the death of Maria Â"Mitz” Antonia Petrovic nee Nagler, on July 27th at the Sensenbrenner Hospital in Kapuskasing at the age of 87. She is survived by her son, Stephen (Yvette McLaughlin) of Kapuskasing, one sister, Lydia Nagler of Zell am See, Austria, one sister-in-law, Marie Nagler of Mindemoya, ON, three grandchildren, Joshua, Hannah and Marisa as well as many nieces and nephews and will be sadly missed by her nephew James and nieces Susan and Marcia. She was predeceased by her husband, Stevan and a brother, Theodor Nagler. Maria was born October 19, 1919 in Zell am See, Republic of Osterreich. She graduated from Offentliche Handelsfchule in Salzburg, Austria in 1935. She lived and worked across Europe including Austria, Germany, Norway, Russia and Denmark prior to returning home to Zell am See after the Second World War. There she met Stevan her future husband. Mitz followed Stevan to Canada and they were married in 1952 a union that lasted 51 years. They settled and raised a family in Sudbury, Ontario, living there until 2003. Her career in Sudbury included various administrative positions with local legal firms and the Ontario government. Following her retirement she spent her summers at her cottage on Manitoulin Island. In 2003 Maria made the journey north to Kapuskasing. She loved her time in the north saying it was the best place to live with the greatest people. Mitz was a world-class skier and Olympic hopeful who thrived in the Austrian Alps. Her love of skiing continued in Canada well into her 70Â’s becoming a local Sudbury legend. Her passion in the summer was spending time on the local tennis courts. She had a true love of the outdoors and nature. She cherished her boat trips into the remote bays of the North Channel and spending time at her Manitoulin cottage with family. While indoors she loved to read, cook, and reminisce about her experiences. MitzÂ’s deep love of animals was bestowed on her dogs who seldom missed a treat. Her greatest love and most cherished moments were the time she spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Her unselfishness touched so many around her and she brought much joy to all those who crossed her path. She will be remembered as a loving, wonderful and kind wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will truly and sadly be missed by all those who shared in her remarkable life and will forever be in our hearts and souls. We love you so much. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday August 9 at 11:00 A.M. at St Francis of Assisi Anglican church in Midemoya, Ontario. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made in MariaÂ’s memory to the charity of your choice.