PATRICIA NANCY ELIZABETH SMITH (WATKINS) -

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PATRICIA NANCY ELIZABETH SMITH (nee WATKINS) 1926 - 2001 After a lengthy battle with Parkinsons, on Friday, November 23, 2001, in White Rock, BC, with her family by her side. Pat is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jack of White Rock; son George (Doreen) and their children, Lauren and Grant, of Richmond, BC; by daughter Wendy of Winnipeg; and by three nieces, Claire (Don) Smart of Altamont, MB, Marilyn (Gary) Vigar of Holland, MB, and JoAnn (Rori) Jamault of Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB. As well, she has numerous cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Pat was born and raised in Winnipeg (Riverview) and Rathwell, MB. She obtained a B.Sc.HEc from the University of Manitoba before her marriage in 1948. She then became a full-time homemaker, a volunteer at the Manitoba Craft Guild, and an active participant with Jack in the curling community. The family wishes to thank from our hearts the doctors and wonderful staff at the Peace Arch Hospital, from the Extended Care Unit to the Emergency and Medical Wards for their kindness to Pat and her family. At Pats request, there will be no service. Cremation has taken place. Flowers are gratefully declined. If wished, memorial donations may be made to the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation, 15521 Russell Ave., White Rock, BC V4B 9Z9, or a charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 01, 2001