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MARY PATRICIA (PAT) DOWN
Born: Jul 12, 1926
Date of Passing: Apr 07, 2020
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MARY PATRICIA (PAT) DOWN
July 12, 1926 - April 7, 2020
She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ron, in 2003, after 55 happy years. She leaves behind her daughter Lindsay (Ken), son Trevor (Cheryl), grandchildren, John Weatherill (Leah), Lauren Smith (Trevor), Sayer Down (Chenoah) and Aquila Down, and great-grandchildren, Susanna, Cameron and Heidi Weatherill and Madison and Tanner Smith, as well as brothers, Donald Scott (Marylou) and Terry Scott (Ryan).
Mom grew up in Norwood and stayed in South Winnipeg, raising her family in St. Vital on Elm Park Road. After retirement from working with the St. Vital YMCA, and later the Department of English, University of Manitoba, Mom and Dad moved to Fort Garry where the garden and home bloomed. Mom's friends were important to her and she enjoyed bridge clubs and volunteering at the "Y" and the Assiniboine Park Conservatory. Years of camping and love of the outdoors led them to find their property at West Hawk Lake in 1968. Mom cherished her family, and her favourite times were spent surrounded by family and friends at the cabin.
A family gathering will be held in the future.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 18, 2020
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Dear Lindsay ,Ken & family I am sorry to hear that your Mom Passed in April. It must have been very traumatic for you & your family in the middle of the Covid crisis & not being able to get back to Winnipeg at that time. You are such a devoted daughter to continually travel from Victoria back to Winnipeg over several years to frequently visit & support your mom in her very senior years. Please accept our late condolences & please know that you did all one can do as a daughter to make your mom's life as comfortable as possible at this trying time in her life & yours. Thinking of you Darlyn & Bob - Posted by: Darlyn & Bob (friend to lindsay & Ken) on: Jun 13, 2020
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So sorry to hear Mrs. Down passed away. Ron and I have happy memories of her playing shuffleboard with Lindsay and Ken at our home in Tsawwassen a few years ago at Christmas time. She looked as if she hadn't aged at all and was a delight to chat with. Sincere condolences are extended to Lindsay, Trevor and the entire family, especially given this challenging time in history when celebrating her life in traditional ways is not possible at the present time. Stay strong, stay healthy and cherish happy memories. - Posted by: Janice Iverach Wasik (childhood friend and classmate of Lindsay) on: Apr 19, 2020