Surrounded by her loving family, Pat passed away at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, British Columbia.

Born in England, Pat served as a nurse in the RAF during the Battle of Britain. She married, immigrated, and began her Canadian adventure in 1947, first living at Webster’s Corners, then moving to Bella Coola, and finally settling permanently in Kamloops in 1965.

With her kindness and generosity, her sharp wit and wonderful sense of humor, Pat accumulated many good friends over the years. She enjoyed the outdoors and her flower garden, and loved nothing better than sharing stories and laughs over a pot of tea. She devoted her life to her family.

Pat is survived by Alfred, her loving husband of 68 years, and by her brother Ted (Margaret) in England, her 5 children Rosamund (Barrie), Russell (Louise), Michael (Carol), Edwin (Pamela), and Caroline (Mike), 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and a large extended family in England and Scotland. She was predeceased by her sister Audrey (Jim).

A private service will be held for immediate family and friends, with a wider Celebration of her Life later in the spring.

Special thanks go to Sara from Interior Health, and to the doctors and nursing staff at Royal Inland Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

“Life! we’ve been long together,

Through pleasant and cloudy weather;

‘Tis hard to part, when friends are dear;

Perhaps ‘twill cost a sigh, a tear;

Then steal away, give little warning,

Choose thine own time;

Say not, Good night, but in some brighter clime

Bid me good morning.”