With profound sadness, we announce that Patricia passed away at her residence on Monday, January 19th, 2026, in her 86th year. Patricia was predeceased by her soulmate and loving husband, Harold Drover. Devoted mother to Beverly (John) O’Brien, and Derrick Drover (Jonita). She was the loving and proud Nan to Kyle O’Brien and Jessica Drover.
She is survived by her three sisters, Mary Rees, Betty Rushton, and Angela Keeping. She is predeceased by her parents Thomas Jackman and Mary (nee O’Brien), her five brothers, and six sisters.
There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place, and a Memorial Mass will be held at St. Ambrose Church, 210 South Street, Cambridge on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. She will be laid to rest alongside her husband Harold at Mount View Cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish to honour Patricia’s memory, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Waterloo-Wellington or Cambridge Memorial Hospital Foundation.
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always loved and deeply missed.”
