Born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, on October 16, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Bryant Ticehurst and the late Irla Margaret (nee Seale) Ticehurst.
Winona was a pillar of her community, both in Quebec and in Ontario, volunteering tirelessly and inspiring all who knew her. She devoted her career to teaching. She was a source of guidance and strength to all of those fortunate enough to have known her.
Winona shared 63 years of love and partnership with her husband, the late Charles Grayden Patterson. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Corlena (Jeff) and Julia (Jason) and her cherished grandchildren: Chloe (Bashar), the late Katya, Sierra, Nicholas and Angelina. Her legacy will continue to live on through her great-grandchildren, Emma and Malik.
She is predeceased by her brother George (late Judith) and by her sister Gwendolyn (Roderick). She is survived by her brothers: Rupert (Brenda), Alden (Ann), Wayne (Mary) who will remember her with love and affection. She will be profoundly missed by extended family and friends, all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Winona led a life of no nonsense. She had a compassionate heart and a wonderful sense of caring for others, she always made others feel welcome. Family was very important and she gave endlessly to those she loved. She leaves behind a family who adored her and countless memories that will be treasured forever.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lahaie & Sullivan Cornwall Funeral Home (613-932-8482). A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, November 13th from 4pm until 8pm at the Avonmore Recreation Centre, 16299 Fairview Drive.
Burial will take place on Saturday, 14 November at 11:00AM at Mount Forest Cemetery, 358 rue Court, Coaticook, Quebec, followed by a luncheon at St. Paul’s United Church, 211 rue des Pins, Magog, Quebec.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in Winona’s memory be made to Alzheimer Society Cornwall District - www.alzheimer.ca/cornwall/en.
