Pat was a very dear friend to my mum Gwen and despite the distance they remained very close for over 50 years. I was fortunate to visit pat and her family in 2017. Pat made me so welcome and I instantly felt close to her and realised why she was so close to my mum. Pat was a lovely caring person and will be missed by many xx

I have very fond memories of Pat. I've been thinking of one word to describe Pat. That word, for me, is inclusive. Pat always had a full house - her kids, foster kids, their friends. Being included for a family meal, driving a car full of kids to swimming, teaching swimming strokes - Pat was inclusive. I remember her being so busy, but managing to do it all. Later, Pat believed in keeping in touch with family and friends and sometimes (with Karen and Daya) went to great lengths to visit as many people as possible on trips to BC and Vancouver Island. I am Daya's friend of 57 years. Pat would even email me from time to time, it meant a lot that she would keep in touch. Just everyday, small things, but they made a difference, Pat always made me feel included and has left me with many fond memories and a killer breaststroke!

Michele

Worked with Pat at Killarney pool. Never stopped moving! Smiling the whole time

Rob Yeats

Dear mom ,

I know there is no coming and no going, no after or before. I will always hold you close to me and release you to be free, because I am in you and you will always be in me. Here is a song for you

If I had words to make a day for you,

I’d sing you a morning golden and new,

I would make this day last for all times,

And Give you a night deep in moonshine.

By Scott Fitzgerald

Love Daya

Woodcreek Community Association Seniors group offers our deepest sympathies to Pat's family for their loss. Pat will be remembered as a friend, her active participation in our group, and her friendly interaction with others. She will be sorely missed by the Seniors' group. At this time of sorrow, we hope the family find some peace and comfort in their memories of her.

Would like to say first of all that we share the pain and loss with all those that knew and loved her. She was the one who taught me to swim when I was very young and was indirectly helpful in letting me meet the love of my life. Thanks mom for all the memories of lazy days at the cabin with Ted and Kathy.

Elise and Aaron Bowersock

For all of Pat’s family and those many of us that were her friends, we lost a wonderful woman last week. Anyone who knew Pat was very fortunate. She was such a kind and loving person. Pat was my friend for 61 years and I feel so privileged to have known her. We had many great family times together especially camping and boating (and getting sunburned) at Little Bow Provincial Park. When I became a single parent Pat stepped right in to help me. Not only did she teach my children to swim but she would take my daughter to synchronized swimming while I rushed my son to hockey. Many a time she would stop over at my place after a long day at work and “rest” (fall sleep) on my chesterfield while I made her a cup of coffee. She loved to organize lunches, dinners or backyard barbecues so some of us liked to refer to her fondly as our “social director”. Pat is no longer physically with us but remember she is always in our hearts. My love to all of you.

Aunt Beryl