Obituary of Anastasia Lucy Patterson

June 3, 1938 – Mahaica, Guyana

December 25, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta

Anastasia Patterson (nee Dias), beloved wife of Evan Patterson of Calgary, AB, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the age of 84 years.

Anastasia was born in Mahaica, Guyana on June 3, 1938. She graduated from Mrs. Young's Commercial School and proceeded to work for the Guyana government for four years. She immigrated to England where she married Evan in 1963 and gave birth to Andre and Amanda. In the UK, she worked twelve years for the London City Council. In April of 1974, she moved for a new life in Toronto, Canada. She worked with the Ontario Ministry of Education for 22 years and in June 1999, moved to Calgary to be with Amanda and her family and Andre. She became a member of the First Baptist Church in Calgary and, through the church, volunteered with Open Door and the Norman Dabs Women's Ministry.

Anastasia accomplished much through her life and her proudest moments were living in Calgary with her children and grandchildren. Anastasia was an avid Blues Jay fan and had a passion for hospitality.

She will be most remembered for her spirit and laughter. When she went to the support groups, she always had a happy demeanour. Her 80th birthday was a celebration where she was surrounded by family and friends whom she loved dearly.

Besides her loving husband, Anastasia is survived by son Andre (Kim) of Cochrane, AB, daughter Amanda (Dexter) Ferreira, and four grandchildren, Rebecca (Kent) Nilson, Jarred, Julianne, and Patrick. She is also survived by her three brothers, Martin (Babsie) Dias of Brampton, ON, Richard Dias of Toronto, ON, Julian (Lynette) Dias of St. Petersburg, Florida; four sisters, Ellen Chung, of North York, ON, Judy (Clive) Lissone of Pickering, ON, Juliet (Jim) Taylor of Yorkshire, UK, and Donna (Vincent) DaSilva of Georgetown, Guyana.

Anastasia was predeceased by her parents, Ismay and Herman and four brothers, Stanislaus Dias, Peter Dias, Michael Dias, and Stephen Dias.

A special thank you to the Alberta Health Services, Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary EMS, Memory Plus, Alumni Side by Side, and the home caregivers.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Monday, January 2, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Graveside Service to follow at Prairie Sky Cemetery. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mrs. Patterson's service streamed live (see below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

In lieu of flowers, and if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to The Alzheimer Society of Calgary, 800, 7015 Macleod Trail S.W., Calgary, AB  T2H 2K6, Telephone: (403)290-0110, www.alzheimercalgary.com.

In living memory of Anastasia Patterson, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.

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