Christine Phyllis Petri, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Christine was born in Monroe, MA, on February 26, 1931, the third 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 Sprague Electric in North Adams. She then worked at the Clark Art Institute in the museum and gift shop. Christine was an active volunteer and gave of her time and talents to the local library, voting polls and other community organizations. Later in life, Christine loved to travel. She traveled to China and walked The Great Wall as well as took a cruise on the Yang Zi River. Other trips took her to Italy, Nova Scotia, Florida, Las Vegas, and several Caribbean cruises.

Survivors include her daughter, Diane Lee Braun; son, Robert C. (Karen) Petri; grandchildren, Christopher R. (Maryelizabeth) Petri and Amanda L. Petri (Kacie Tucker), her great-grandchildren: Lauren, Caitlyn, and Zoey, and sister-in-law and lifelong friend, Marilyn Tower Burdick.

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

A service to celebrate the life of Christine P. Petri will be held for her on Saturday, December 10th, at 10:00 a.m. at Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main Street, North Adams, MA. A burial will follow at Southview Cemetery, North Adams. There will be a luncheon to celebrate Christine's Life after the service. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.