Ernest G.

"Scooter" Petterson, Ii

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours for Ernest G. "Scooter" Petterson II, in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea, on Monday, December 2nd from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.  His funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, December 3rd at 10:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

At 69 years of age, Ernest passed away in the peaceful surroundings of his home on Wednesday, November 27th after a lengthy illness with his family at his side.
Born at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. A beloved son of the late Ernest and Theresa Petterson of Chelsea.  He spent his formative years and received his early education at various military bases as a child of a military family.
Ernest was married to Doreen (Chafin) for 51 years, together they settled in Chelsea raising eight children.  A long time Chelsea resident, Ernest and Doreen moved to Watertown NY for several years and spent the past 7 years in Maine.
He worked as a professional Honda Auto Mechanic, and as a self-employed independent mechanic.
He was devoted to home and family and enjoyed fishing and four-wheeling. In his lifetime he truly loved being a mechanic and working on all kinds of engines.

Ernest is lovingly survived by his beloved wife Doreen Petterson of Maine.  He was the devoted father of Ernie Petterson, Jimmy Petterson, Melissa Petterson, Michael Petterson and his wife Courtney, Ricky Petterson, Eddie Petterson, Janice Petterson and Sheila Chafin and was the caring grandparent of Luke, Angelina, and Hope.  Dear brother of Theresa, and Christine Petterson and the late Barbara Doyle.  Cherished grandfather of 21 grandchildren and adoring great-grandfather of 9.  He is also survived by extended family members and friends.