Janice Louise Patterson-Williams

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our precious Janice Louise Patterson – Williams, devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. At 51 years old, Janice bravely fought Cancer until she lost her battle on the night of June 8th. Janice was born in Halifax on May 9th, 1971.

She was predeceased by her mother Jean (Salterio) and her father Hugh Patterson. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Williams of Halifax, son Matthew (Laura Spencer) Halifax, daughter Kesha Williams- Barton (Carter Finch) Calgary, daughter Sierra Hill-Williams of Halifax, sister Lynn Beamish (Kirk) of Mount Uniacke, Brother David Patterson (Karen) of Lake Echo, broken hearted sister Natalie Gallant (Bobby Couturier) of Dieppe, NB, sister-in law Michelle Williams of Halifax, mother-in-law Barbara Williams, Lake Loon, nephews Kenny Beamish (Mandy) Falmouth, Ricky Beamish (Julie) Lower Sackville, Christopher Gallant (Emma) Toronto, Nicholas Gallant (Cassandra) Halifax, Joshua Lorde of Halifax, nieces Kelly Beamish (Bubba) Mount Uniacke, Leanne Patterson of Lake Echo, Ariel Lorde of Halifax, also left behind to mourn is her close friend Heather Hawes of Halifax, who was with her every step of the way. Janice is survived by several aunts, Carol Martell, (Eddie) Bedford, Betty Salter, Halifax, Anne Campbell, Port Hawksbury and Uncle Carl (Mount Uniacke). Janice was the youngest of 20 cousins and she is also the first to leave us.

Janice enjoyed a successful career as a L’oreal Sales representative and travelled throughout Nova Scotia for many years. Her secret to looking so young! She met many people through her job who have become life long friends.

She was a special person who always had a beautiful smile and everyone who met her loved her. She had an amazing spark of sunshine and anyone who had the pleasure of meeting her felt it. She always saw the best in people and spread her love and kindness wherever she went. She has left a lasting loving impression with everyone and is an inspiration to us all. One only has to look to the support she received from her benefits and the many stories on social media to see the true depth of her shining personality and how deeply she helped people. She always looked out for everyone.

Janice and Robert loved to travel and it brought her great joy to spend time with him. Her fun loving personality has made many friends from many different places. Over the years she enjoyed visiting the Corner Pocket and the Fairview Legion where everyone loved to see her. She will be forever missed.

Special thanks to the Cancer centre at the VG hospital and her doctors including but not limited to Dr Wallace, Dr. D Damba and his team, the palliative care team (Claire and many others), too many to mention. You fought a good fight.

Janice – you are gone too soon.

Donations can be made to the Fairview Legion. They cared so much about Janice and her family.

Visitation will be in J.A. Snow Funeral Home on 339 Lacewood Drive on Monday June 13th from 5-8pm, and Funeral Service on Tuesday June 14th at 2 pm followed by a reception on site.

She will be buried as per her wishes with her beloved mother in the Gates of Heaven cemetery at a later date.