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PATRICIA ANNE MACGILLIVRAY
Born: Mar 17, 1947
Date of Passing: Jan 04, 2015
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PATRICIA ANNE MACGILLIVRAY (ORLOFF) Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2015, with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her parents Jack and Adele Macgillivray. Left to cherish her memory are her husband Sid Rogers; her two children Kelly (Daria), Jessie (Scott) and their father Don Orloff; her four beloved grandchildren Cameron, Alex, Leah and Leo; her four brothers Don (Susan, Kit, Jock), JD (Margaret, May), Bob (Geneva, Maggie, Angus, Rose, David), Allan (Val, Madrin, Francis) and Sid's children Michael (Evan), Sarah, and Matthew (Jasmine, Henry). Patsy was born in St. Boniface on March 17, 1947. She grew up in St. James going to school at St. Charles Academy and Silver Heights Collegiate, and then the University of Manitoba where she achieved an Honours degree in Labour Studies. Pat married Don Orloff in 1969. After living in various apartments around Winnipeg, Pat and Don settled on Fieldstone Bay in Heritage Park where they raised their two children. She was very proud to have played the lead role in bringing French Immersion into the St. James School Division. In her professional life she worked as a lab technician, Special Assistant to Gary Doer when he was the Minister of Labour, a Worker's Compensation Appeal Commissioner and then at the Worker's Compensation Board where she worked tirelessly on behalf of injured workers for 20 years as the Workers Compensation Board Ombudsman in a position known as the Fair Practices Advocate. Pat spent many happy times on cycling trips with Sid, her most memorable in Prince Edward Island, France and Holland. She loved spending time at their condo in Sidney, BC, and enjoying time at her cottage at Victoria Beach. But despite visiting more exotic locations her favourite holiday was attending the Celtic Colours Music Festival in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia where she and Sid went seven times in the last 14 years. Pat loved music and played the piano which she learned in her youth. As well she was learning to play the violin, or fiddle as she called it when in Cape Breton, as well as learning to play the ukulele. She was an avid reader and boasted of being in her book group with Don and dear friends for what must be a record at 35 years. In recent years "Nania", as she was known to her grandchildren, was happiest when she could be with them. Playing, helping, teaching and perhaps happiest for her and them--singing songs at bedtime with her lovely voice and her endless supply of songs--from Boozer Brown to an Irish Lullaby. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to a long list of health care institutions and staff for helping her through her illness. The staff of the Foothills Hospital in Calgary, the St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg and the staff on the 3rd floor at Grace Hospital for supportive compassionate care during her last hospital stay. As well the staff at CancerCare Manitoba at the Health Sciences Centre--Shelli Falconer, her nurse and Dr. Maksymiuk, her oncologist, who were with her every step of the way for the past months. Pat also relied on Dr. Meyers in the later stages of her illness. The wonderful staff in the treatment room on the 3rd floor were also instrumental in helping Pat on a regular basis. A memorial service will be held at Convocation Hall, University of Winnipeg on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. There will also be a mass offered for her at St. Paul the Apostle Church on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 11:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to CancerCare Manitoba or a charity of your choice. 204-586-8044
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 08, 2015
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Sid we just heard yesterday of Pat's passing. We were so shocked and had no idea she had even been sick. You guys were such good neighbours and I always enjoyed chatting with Pat and watching how passionate she was with your grandchildren. You both were such energetic in staying healthy and keeping fit. Again our sincere condolences. Our regards Ted and Diane Keep.....Unit # 22 - Posted by: Ted and Diane Keep (neighbour and friend) on: Apr 23, 2015
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I was saddened to hear today of Pat's passing. I knew Pat from when we worked at the Amazon Motel together as clean up staff, Camp Morton where we were waitresses and roommates, St Paul the Apostle Church and Youth Group, Silver Heights Collegiate, as young mothers in St James, and from the Government of Manitoba where we both worked for a time. For 50 years we were friends, seeing each other for a period of time and then not so much, then again, and so on. I remember Pat's smile and infectious laugh, her wry, self deprecating sense of humour, her love and loyalty for family and friends, her willingness to work tirelessly for justice and worthy causes, her enviable voice and music ability, her intelligence and grit and her great love for life. At Christmas time, I thought about Pat and resolved to be in touch again as soon as my life became easier. Alas, I was too late. My great loss. My sympathy to her family and friends. May your happy memories of Pat and the support of your loved ones comfort you. It was an honour to know you, Pat. Rest in peace, my friend. Love, Lou - Posted by: Lou-Anne Buhr (Friend) on: Jan 20, 2015
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While Pat was working to have French immersion established in the St. James SD, I was doing the same in a neighbouring division. We swapped ideas, conferred, encouraged each other & shared many cups of coffee during the process. Pat was such an intelligent, compassionate person & I have always remembered her fondly.O - Posted by: maxine hasselriis (friend) on: Jan 13, 2015
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Our deepest condolences to everyone in Patsy's family. She will be deeply missed by all. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Mark and Linda Macgillivray (Cousin) on: Jan 12, 2015
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Sid, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Vernon DePape () on: Jan 12, 2015
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So sorry to hear of Pat's passing. We were friends in Winnipeg but lost touch after we moved to Ottawa. We will both remember many lively evenings playing games or enjoying dinner or theatre and G. will also remember Pat's help and companionship at work. Our sincere sympathy to all the family. Geraldine and Brian Graham - Posted by: Geraldine and Brian Graham () on: Jan 11, 2015
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Our sincere sympathy to Kelly, Daria and family during this difficult time. Kelly, after reading your mother's life journey, she truly was a remarkable woman. May you and your family find peace and comfort through her memories. Darryl van Herksen and Margaret Murray - Posted by: Darryl van Herksen and Margaret Murray (Friends of the family) on: Jan 08, 2015
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Brenda and I knew Patsy quite well when all of our children were young. We shared fun times at Christmas parties and in various campgrounds in and around Manitoba. She was always very cheerful, friendly and genuinely interested in the lives of others. We will all miss her. Our sincerest sympathies to her entire family. - Posted by: Ross (friend) on: Jan 08, 2015
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I will always remember Patsy's beautiful smile and her infectious smile. God bless her and her dear family. Rest In Peace Patsy. - Posted by: Mary Macgillivray Villeneuve (Cousin) on: Jan 08, 2015
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Pat, we didn't know you as well as we would have liked but what we did see was a wonderful person, someone that will be deeply missed not only by her family but her friends from Victoria Beach. Rest in piece Pat, rest in peace - Posted by: Roger and Bev Laurin (Neighbors and friend) on: Jan 08, 2015
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I am so very sorry to read and learn of Pat's journey with illness in this morning's obituaries. I worked with Pat for a short period of time in 1988 and found her a delightful colleague to share the day with(great and kind sense of humour). May it be of comfort to you all that God chose a very special day to have called your wife and mother, the feast day of the "EPIPHANY". God Bless and take care. - Posted by: Darlene Hoffman (Former co-worker ) on: Jan 08, 2015
