Longtime former Mayor of Wainfleet dies

Longtime former Mayor Stan Pettit suddenly died on May 9th at the Hamilton General Hospital.

After serving on the township’s recreation board, and losing his first aldermanic election to a neighbour, Pettit was elected to town council in 1968. He became mayor in 1972.

His political career also included 12 years on the Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board, including as its chairman..

Pettit left politics after his defeat in 2000 by 89 votes to Gord Harry, now deceased.

Pettit played the role of adviser to council members who served after him. He helped to mentor current Mayor April Jeffs.

More than a decade later Pettit was still remembered as a good source of information, having a great laugh and always had a smile on his face.

Armstrong Funeral Home and Chapel on Clarence Street in Port Colborne is holding visitation Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and at 7p.m. to 9 p.m.

Funeral service will be held Friday at the chapel at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery following the service.

Stan Pettit was 80.