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PATRICIA ELIZABETH LEDGER (PAT) (WRIGHT)
Born: Mar 04, 1936
Date of Passing: Jul 24, 2020
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PATRICIA ELIZABETH LEDGER
(WRIGHT)
Patricia Elizabeth Ledger (Wright) was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on March 4, 1936. Following a life full of love and compassion, Patsy passed away peacefully after a long struggle with Alzheimer's on July 24, 2020. We will miss her love and kindness.
Pat Ledger had a gift. It was the gift of love. She would spread this gift freely with kindness and warmth, and she invited everyone to join her. Throughout her life she laughed easily, smiled with abandon and was always joyful when she was around her friends and family.
Pat grew up in Riverview, initially living above her father's hardware store. Her love for her husband Jack sparked at Victoria Beach in the late 1950s. They married in 1960 and wasted no time in expanding their family. She loved her time spent with family and friends at Victoria Beach, Winnipeg, Salmon Arm, Keewatin, Tasmania, and Shoal Lake. Pat began her career as a Nurse and later worked as coordinator of Volunteers at the Manitoba Association of Children with Learning Disabilities, subsequently managing Jack's office.
She loved time spent laughing with her book club, volunteering her time, cross country skiing, and hosting her friends and extended family.
Pat was predeceased by her loving husband Jack Ledger, and by her loving daughter Deborah Tardiff. Pat is survived by her sons, Ian Ledger (Janet Ledger) and Colin Ledger (Wendy Ledger), her son-in-law Brian Tardiff and her brother Ted Wright (Jo Wright). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Michael and Carlin Tardiff, Ashton, Brin, Keilan and Sarah Ledger.
She was well cared for by her family including her three children, Deb, Ian, and Colin. The Family would like to thank the staff at the Simkin Centre for their great care of Pat. They allowed her to continue to be joyful.
A Celebration of Life for Pat Ledger will be held at a time and location to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Simkin Centre or the Alzheimer Society.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 25, 2020
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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I met Pat through her husband Jack, whom I used to work with in Kenora. I have fond memories of gatherings at their home in Keewatin. Pat was a lovely and gracious person. My sincere condolences to her family and friends. I know she is at peace now, with Jack, in heaven. - Posted by: Melody Anderson (Friend) on: Aug 27, 2020
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Memories of Pat are only pleasant. Her's was a smile that never quit, and when I would visit Auntie Pat, she would always come to greet me from the kitchen and with a hug. I wish I had spent more time with that family (though I'm sure they thought I spent more than enough) because of Pat's great zest for life. She has passed it down, and I am fortunate to have taken some of that with me. May more people like her bless this world. - Posted by: Lorin Ledger (Nephew) on: Aug 01, 2020
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Ian, Kathy and I send our sincere condolences to you and all your family. Losing a parent is never easy no matter what age we are at, what age they were at at the time of her passing. Take care my friend, Donna Kathy. - Posted by: Don and Kathy Dupuis (Friends of Ian’s) on: Jul 28, 2020
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I first met Pat in 1980 when I became friends with her son, Ian, and she was introduced to me as Pat, not Mrs. Ledger. Later I met and married her nephew Steve and she became Auntie Pat instantly. You were always welcome at Auntie Pat's house. It didn't matter the time of day, how clean you were, or what she was doing. Things were dropped you were invited in, offered a shower, a beverage and incredible food, even if she was in the middle of a fancy dinner party. She had a smile, a laugh that said you are welcome here, loved and included. This smile, this feeling is what I will hold in my heart. - Posted by: Eileen Askew (Niece-in-law) on: Jul 27, 2020
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I think the family tribute to Pat is perfect. Although not related she was always "Aunty Pat" to me and in my mind's eye I always picture her with that huge smile and amazing patience for all of the tree house projects in the back of the Victoria Beach cottage. We were always welcome at that cottage on 5th. My love and heartfelt condolences to everyone and looking forward to a future V.B.B.B.Q. reunion - we should make it happen! - Posted by: Leslie (Jewers) Spyropoulos (Family friend) on: Jul 27, 2020
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Pat was an amazing woman - funny, sweet, caring, vulnerable, faithful, loving. There aren’t enough adjectives to describe what a wonderful person she was. I remember her driving in from Kenora to come to Book Club and then driving back the same evening in the middle of winter. That was dedication. At the shop, we had lots of fun and she was terrific with all our multicultural, multigenerational customers. She was always good to be with. My life was certainly enriched by being Pat’s friend and for that I am very grateful. Her greatest love was Jack and her wonderful children and grandchildren. Jo and Ted, you were always her huge supporters. Pat's was a life well lived and deeply cherished. - Posted by: Nancy Johnson (Friend - Book Club, Shop, Nursing) on: Jul 26, 2020
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My first husband Bill (Bax) Johnson and I were good friends with Pat and Jack during the 60’s and 70’s. I talked to Pat on the phone several years ago when she told me that she had Alzheimer’s. I want to express my sympathies to the family. I also didn’t know that her eldest, Deborah, had also passed away. Again, my deepest sympathies to everyone. Both Pat and Jack were wonderful people. I have fond memories of the fun and laughter we had together with Barb and Don McLean and John and Wendy Stephens. Also, fond memories of the wonderful family cottage at Victoria Beach. Bill died of cancer back in 1995. Ruth Steeves, Victoria, BC. - Posted by: Ruth Steeves (previously married to Bax (Wm.) Johnson) (Friend) on: Jul 25, 2020
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We are very saddened to learn of Pat's passing. The obituary led to a long session of reminiscences about her and Jack and our memories of time spent with them. Pat was wonderful person, full of warmth, happiness, and a deep loyalty to family and friends. What an incredible mentorship she has provided to each of you to for how to approach both the good and bad things that arise in life. Bless her beautiful soul. John and Bev - Posted by: John and Bev McIntyre (Friends) on: Jul 25, 2020