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http://www.accordions.com/news.aspx?d=18-Jul-2008&lang=de&s=2476
18-Jul-2008
by Heather Masefield
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 One of the longest playing accordionists in Auckland, New Zealand, John Petrie, was a player in the North Shore Musicale Accordion Orchestra for over 25 years, unexpectedly passed away on 8th July 2008.John is survived by his wife Frances who said that John had a very happy last day playing with the Mandolinata Orchestra and a lovely dinner. He was then reading a book and watching the TV when he passed away. The funeral on the 15th July was a ceremonial event as John Petrie was a Scots Guard. The last post was played, each guard coming individually to the coffin, standing to attention then a bow, and when the cofin was taken out they formed a honour guard. Our thoughts are with Frances at this sad time. John and his Scottish accent will be sadly missed by accordionists in New Zealand. |