March 9th, 1927 – July 19th, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, Grandma, Great-Grandmother (G.G.) and friend to many. Patricia Louise Wilson passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver. She is predeceased by her loving husband Ray in 2006, her parents Eva and Zeno and her sisters Aurelia and Elma. She leaves behind 6 children: Linda (Jay), Louise (Dave), Carole, Sandra (Ian), Patty (Michael) & Mark (Darlene), 10 grandchildren: Dara (Alec), Adam (Alena), Ryan (Kathryn), Sarah (Sean), Kevin (Brianna), Scott (Ashley), Andrew (Sarah), Samantha (Kevin), Eric and Alex, 3 Great-Grandchildren: Cameron, Kiera and Malia & 4 nieces and nephews. Pat was born at home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She would tell people she was “Pat Petri from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania!” She moved with her family to Valleyfield, Quebec in 1947 to be closer to their relatives. In Valleyfield she started working at Canadian Schenley Distillers where she met Ray in 1951 and married him in 1953. In 1955 they were transferred west to North Vancouver when Ray got the opportunity to help start the Park & Tilford Distillery. Pat joined him with new baby Linda and the adventure in the west began! She grew to love this beautiful city that she now called home. Pat found a way to become part of the community by becoming a member of the CWL at Holy Trinity, singing in the church choir and coordinating the Parish Religious Education Program. From childhood she loved to sing so she joined the Sweet Adelines Dogwood Chapter and later the Carousel Chorus. Pat had an amazingly positive outlook on life and her smile would light up the room. She adored her family and praised them at every opportunity and she loved spending time with them. Her birthday cards included a penny for each year being celebrated. Her baking, sausage rolls and deviled eggs were staples at any family gathering. Later in life she had the opportunity to travel with family to Hawaii and to go on cruises to Alaska, Mexico and the Caribbean. When her health was challenged with cancer through her 80’s she would tell us that you just had to face these things. Her favorite flower was the pansy, their faces danced she said. In 2017 she moved into LVCC on the 3rd floor of the Manor. She enjoyed the entertainment, especially the sing-along with Sonja Marie. Her love for her family and friends, her positive outlook on life and her absolute passion for singing will live on in our lives. The family would like to extend their sincere thank you to the staff at LVCC Manor 3 for their exceptional care in looking after her and for their support. Prayers will be on Thursday, July 25th at 7:00 PM and the funeral mass will be on Friday, July 26th at 11:00 AM with reception to follow, both held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church located at 2725 Lonsdale Avenue, Father Augustine celebrant. Mom’s favorite colour was blue so please wear blue on Friday in her honour. In lieu of flowers the family ask that you kindly make a donation to the B.C. Cancer Foundation (Donate In Memory BC Cancer Foundation).
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