

Our beloved Mom, Grandma, and dear friend, Pat, passed away peacefully in her sleep with family at her side, on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at her home at the Broadmead Lodge. She will be dearly missed by her three children Dan, Niki and Megan, her son-in-law Andy, and her four grandchildren Jenna, Shannon, Jordan and Jake. She was survived by her first husband Blyth, who was there for her in her last days, and predeceased by her second husband George with whom she celebrated life with music, dancing, laughter and travel.
She was so well loved by all who knew her for her zest for life, her wicked sense of humor, her warm compassionate nature, her kindness to everyone and her inspiring artistic talent. With her typical gusto, Pat transformed her lengthy struggle with cancer into volunteering to help other women with cancer as an outreach volunteer with the BC Cancer agency; and after suffering paralysis on her right side due to a stroke in 2006, and she switched to painting with her left hand and re-learned how to produce amazing and beautiful works of art. She was a gutsy, unstoppable lady!
Pat's joyous smile, grace and humor made her a remarkable and truly unique person who will be missed by all who knew her. Always ready to raise a glass in celebration of life, it is now our honour to raise a glass to her. Please share your funny and loving memories of our "great lady" Pat at her memorial service at First Memorial Funeral Services, 4725 Falaise Drive on September 8, 2012 at 2:00pm. To celebrate her courage in facing adversity and her gift for helping others, please make a donation in her honor to the BC Cancer agency or the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Thank you to Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Woodburn, for their care and kindness, and a special thank you to the staff and residents at the Broadmead Lodge, for their genuine affection and enjoyment of Pat during her time with them, and for surrounding Pat with warmth, humour, and compassion in her final hours. She smiled with you until the last. Thank you.
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