It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC in her 92nd year. She is now reunited with her beloved husband John and her son Michael.
Dear mother to Jack, Ann, Mary, the late Michael, Michelle (Dave), Jerry (Brian) and Dan (Colleen). Predeceased by her parents Bill and Meta Courneene of Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Sister of the late Irma, Murray (late Eva), Helen Hutchinson (Bob) and Gail Belanger (late Paul). Proud grandmother and great-grandmother.
After moving to British Columbia, and not one to be idle, mom could be found either hiking, lawn bowling, rug hooking, gardening, birding, crafting, line dancing, coffee with the newcomers, quilting and lately loving her puzzles, bingo and her scooter. She will be missed.
As per mom’s wishes, cremation has taken place and her memory will be honoured at a later date. Rest in peace.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Marie Denton
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Dorothy Appleton To Mary and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such an inspiration to our walking group. Her knowledge of birds and plants made for many incredible walks and adventures. We enjoyed many special visits to Hornby where our group bonded over shared experiences. We admired her amazing spirit and incredible energy. We’ll forever be grateful to have known such a special lady.
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Steph Dionne-Davis So sorry to hear of this news. Deepest condolences to the Gauthier and Courneene Family.
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Colleen and Tony Hocking Mary and family:
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Thinking of you, my friend.
Colleen and Tony Hocking
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
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Maureen Hutchinson-Parker Jack, Anne, Mary, Michelle, Jerry & Dan, I’m heartbroken to hear of your Mom’s passing. I’ll never forget her wonderful Sunday Dinners at the house on Cathcart Street & “Aunt Pat’s Chocolate Chip & Walnut Cookies”. She gave me her Cookie recipe 42 years ago, and I still bake them and always think of her. I remember how we enjoyed her visits to camp, and how Mom loved going birdwatching with her. Her infectious laugh… she always had a funny story to tell. She sure did live life to the fullest. It was wonderful to see her when she would stay here on her adventures across Canada. She will be missed by so many. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Aunt Pat.
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Jerry and Carolynne Our deepest condolences, Dan and Colleen, and the rest of your family.
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dawn scobie Jack. My condolences on your moms passing.
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Rod and Carole Tremblay Jack,Ann,Mary,and family. Our condolences on the passing of your mom. First a tear for your loss followed by many smiles from the memories. In our thoughts and prayers. Rod and Carole Tremblay
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Mari Eagle-Nichols To Mary and Family, so very sorry to read of your mom’s passing. I bet your Dad was sure happy to see his lovely lady. Thinking of you with love, Mari Eagle-Nichols oxo
My sincere condolences on Pat’s passing..
We were just commenting over coffee yesterday, on the many insights she gave all the Newcomers to the varied delights of Victoria and it’s surroundings . I loved joining her walks and listening to her amusing stories .
Hope you have Heaven all mapped out by now, Pat ! Thanks for everything that you shared so freely.