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JOYCE IRENE PATTERSON (O'NEILL)
Date of Passing: Aug 22, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOYCE IRENE PATTERSON (nee O'NEILL) With loving memory we announce the passing of Joyce Patterson on August 22, 2012. Mom was predeceased by, in her words my teacher, my conscience, my life, my love, my friend, Gordon C Patterson on June 11, 1990. Her parents, three sisters, Florence, Patricia and Dolly, brothers-in-law Tom Patterson and John Rutter, sisters-in-law Doreen Thomas, and Bernice Fielding. She leaves to cherish her memory three daughters and their husbands; Lynn Montsion (Terry); Heather Patterson (Bruce McAughey) and Ila Patterson (Patrick Garrity) and niece Pamela Litschke. Grandchildren Meghan McAughey, Paige Brown (Daylon) née Garrity, Sean Garrity and Gregory Litschke , brothers-in-law Kenneth Patterson (Adeline), Russell Patterson (Heather), Paul Fielding (Doreen) sisters-in-law Georgie Rutter and Lorna Patterson, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mom, with our father Gordon, founded Green Acres Funeral Home and Cemetery and Len Don Landscaping and Construction Ltd. They built their businesses on the foundation of service to the community. Mom also served as a Trustee and Chairperson on the St. Boniface School Board; on the executive of the Manitoba Association of School Trustees; several provincial boards, and was active in the PC party. She was an avid golfer and a member of Niakwa Country Club for over 30 years. Prior to her illness she enjoyed travel, her winter home in Palm Springs, crosswords, cards and the company of her family. In the last few years, Mom received excellent care and attention from Loreta Stukaite and the staff of River Park Gardens. A public visitation will take place on Tuesday, August 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A celebration of Mom's life will be held on Wednesday, August 29 at 1:00 p.m., both at Green Acres Funeral Home, Hwy. #1 East at 1 Green Acres Lane. The Rev. Fr. Robert McDougall officiating. Pallbearers will be her sons-in-law Terry Montsion, Bruce McAughey, Patrick Garrity, and her grandchildren Meghan McAughey, Paige Brown, Gregory Litschke, and Sean Garrity. In lieu of flowers, donations to River Park Gardens, 735 St. Anne's Rd., Winnipeg, MB R2N 0C4 would be appreciated. May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back The sun shine warm upon your face The rain fall soft upon your fields And until we meet again May God hold you in the hollow of His hand. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 25, 2012
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I am sorry to hear Joyce has passed. I always enjoyed her company. I spent quite a few hours with her and Phyllis in Palm Springs and there were always alot of laughs. Joyce had great spirit and you were never bored when you were around Joyce. - Posted by: Kelly Thomas (friend) on: Apr 28, 2013
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I met your mother when I was a rookie school trustee from River East SD. She was aslways very helpful to the newbies and I was very grateful. She was a great lady. I am sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in the sweet memories of a beautiful life. - Posted by: Vicki Lazaruk (friend) on: Aug 25, 2012