Vojislav Petrovic

It is with profound sadness and immense love that we announce the passing of Vojislav Petrovic, at the age of 83.

Vojislav was the beloved husband of Josipa Petrovic (née Slogar) for 56 wonderful years. Together, they built a life grounded in love, hard work and a deep love for family.

He was a proud and loving father to Tom Petrovic (Sue) and Marina Petrovic (Francis Roy-Moreau). While he cherished being a husband and father, his favorite role in life was being Deda to his two adored granddaughters, Mila and Sophie. Nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with his girls, sneaking them toonies, making them laugh, and showering them with the unconditional love only a grandfather can give.

Those who knew Vojislav knew him as a tough guy on the outside, but anyone fortunate enough to get close to him quickly discovered the giant softie underneath. He had a generous heart and rarely missed an opportunity to help a friend or neighbor. He took great pride in helping others with renovations, repairs, and projects of every kind, always sharing his time and expertise generously. If something needed fixing, Vojislav was ready to help.

If there was one thing that rivaled his love for his family, it was his love for dogs. A familiar sight around the neighbourhood, Vojislav rarely left home without a pocket full of treats. Dogs seemed to know exactly who he was, often making a beeline straight for him. To countless four-legged friends, he was affectionately known as the « Cookie Man. » Every dog received a kind word, a scratch behind the ears, and a well-earned treat.

He took immense pride in his home and also had a special relationship with his lawn. Lawn maintenance was never simply a chore; it was a craft. It brought him genuine satisfaction to care for his home, and he did so with a level of dedication that family and neighbours often joked about and admired.

Above all else, Vojislav will be remembered for his steadfast love of family, his generosity, his sense of humour, and the countless ways he quietly cared for others. The lessons he taught, the memories he created, and the love he shared will remain with those who knew him forever.

While our hearts are broken by his loss, we find comfort in imagining him watching over us, walking his beloved Kobi, keeping an eye on the family he loved so dearly, and, undoubtedly, still judging everyone’s lawn.

He will be forever missed, lovingly remembered, and always carried in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Vojislav’s memory to the Alzheimer Society of Canada  or the Ottawa Humane Society.

A private family will take place at later date.

Forever our husband, father, Deda, friend, and Cookie Man.