Patricia Alice Thompson passed away peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital after a long illness.
Born on October 10, 1940, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Patricia was the daughter of the late Mary and Hugh Thompson. She was predeceased by her nephews Sean Thompson, Gregory Thompson, and Aaron Thompson.
She is survived by her brother Brian Thompson (Rita); niece Amber Anderson (Gord); and Jenny Gnam (widow of her nephew Aaron). She is also lovingly remembered by her great-nephews David Miller, Nick Miller, (Kaitlyn) and Phoenix Thompson; her great-niece Azaria Thompson; and her great-great-nephew Leo Miller.
Pat will be fondly remembered as Auntie Pat by her family and dearly missed by her sorority sisters. She was a dedicated and long-standing member of Beta Sigma Phi.
She will be greatly mourned by her many cousins and friends.
After moving with her family to Victoria in 1957, she graduated from Victoria High School. She enjoyed a long and distinguished career with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, which included a two-year posting in London, England. Known for her professionalism and warmth, Pat retired following many years of dedicated service at the Downtown Victoria branch.
In retirement, Pat enjoyed attending symphony concerts and the theatre. She especially loved playing duplicate bridge with her friend Margaret. She was exceptionally creative, her needlepoint was beautiful, and her pieces were much treasured. A seasoned world traveler, Pat delighted in exploring new places and enjoyed many memorable cruises.
Pat was deeply grateful for the tender, thoughtful, and loving care provided by Susan Geyssen at the end of her life’s journey.
In accordance with Pat’s wishes, there will be no formal service.
Arrangements for her interment are entrusted to McCall Gardens & Sequoia Centre, Royal Oak location.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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We will remember our cousin Pat for her hospitality and kindness to our family. She was very interested in family history and a great source of information. She would have get-togethers when family members came from out of town so we could meet each other. I always admired her spirit during the last few years. She didn’t give up! We will miss you, Pat.
I have known dear Pat since she was a young girl in Vancouver. We lived a few blocks apart. Our mothers were cousins. As years went by and Pat much later moved to Dunlevy St. in Victoria, I would visit her once or twice a year and she came to my home a couple of times too, in Boundary Bay.
Pat often hosted little gatherings of many of our family when I went to her lovely home. We always enjoyed a lovely time together, sharing lots and lots of family stories, lots and lots of travels and of course we also enjoyed lots and lots of nice meals, either at home or often out.
Pat was always very kind and lovely and we always enjoyed our times together. I only discovered that she had passed away because my Christmas card to her was returned and I called Berwick House. I shall miss her. I had hoped to visit her this spring…I wish her much love & many blessings as she moves beyond…
My deepest condolences to the Thompson family in the passing of Pat. It is my loss as well, as she was a long, dear friend as well as a sorority sister. She introduced me to attending the sympathy and theatre with her, and we did so for many years.. I have so many fond memories of her, especially wonderful visits to her home. She loved company and entertaining her friends. We had many good times together. I will miss her deeply
Sending love and big hugs to all the Thompson family.
Pat’s kindness, love and concern for her family was always evident. She will be truly missed. xoxo
Peter and Kristin Kelly and family
Brian Eccles and Kathy Burgess
We are so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. It was always good to have a visit with her in her home as well as at Berwick. She was a wonderful neighbour and we missed her when she moved away.
She spoke a lot about her family and her friends. She was indeed a lovely person.