January 17, 1948 – December 9, 2019
In the presence of her three sons and husband of 50 years, Pat passed away peacefully.
She is survived by her husband Gavin; sons Christopher (Mary Frances) of Naperville Illinois, Tyler (Barb Austin) of Regina, and Bradley (Fiona) of Bristol England; sister Christine and her daughter Candice of Missoula Montana.
Over the past 18 months she met the challenge of an aggressive cancer with determination and strong resolve. Although not one to embrace the digital age, Pat used Facetime to keep in touch with friends and five grandchildren, Reilly and Carter, Joshua and Sara, and Jasper.
Pat attended Lakeview Public School and both Sheldon Williams and Campbell Collegiate. She attended the University of Toronto where she received her qualifications in Dental Hygiene. Continuing with the family history in dentistry she worked with her father Dr. Oliver Brett and later Dr. Claude Ibbott.
Post retirement and after raising three boys Pat and Gavin spent time traveling to England, Australia, New Zealand, and South America. On a final trip to Peru where they encountered some unpleasant civil disobedience, she said “No More”. They then purchased a home in Desert Horizons Country Club, Indian Wells, California.
In her time in California Pat was a volunteer for the John Tracy Center where she gave her time to screen preschool children for hearing disabilities. In Regina she volunteered at Dress for Success.
Pat was very loyal and supportive of her many friends in both Regina and California. The family would like to thank all of her friends and the following who helped immensely over the last 18 months: Joy MacKenzie of Lindell Beach BC, Gail Bryant of Indian Wells CA, Marg Calibaba of Surrey BC, Leanne Black, Tracey Bakkeli, Liz Lane, Marj Stiedl, and Dr. Blignaut of Regina SK.
At Pat’s request there will be no funeral service. A private Celebration of Life with family and friends will be held in the spring of 2020.
In lieu of flowers and for those wishing to make a donation please consider the following:
John Tracy Center: https://jtc.org/donate
Run for Water: https://runforwater.ca
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