February 6, 1940 – June 1, 2010
Passed away peacefully at home in Victoria on the morning of June 1, 2010 with her husband Peter and daughters, Rachel and Rebecca by her side. Cremation will take place on Thursday, June 3rd at 9:00 a.m. in the presence of her immediate family. Whilst this is happening, please take a few moments to think about Pat.
In lieu of flowers or donations, we request that sometime in the next few months that you perform an act of random kindness. Such an act is the essence of Pat’s character and beliefs. We feel blessed to have so many good friends in Victoria and around the globe and would like to thank them for all the love and support they have shown our family. A special thank-you to Dr. Catherine Fitzgerald, Dr. Karen Campbell, the staff of the Canadian Cancer Society and the Palliative/Hospice Team for their kind care and support.
“Your positive and inspirational spirit will live on in all the lives you have so deeply touched.”
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Mike Paul
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David & Valerie Margett Sincere condolences. Pat was a kind and caring person, whom we admired very much for her bravery and stoicism. Dave remembers her especially as the “mother” of the Academicals.
Dave & Val Margett
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Blaine , Mindo & Jarrod Worth Dear Peter, Rachel and Rebecca: Our Family was very saddened by the passing of Pat. She was one of my favorite people when I taught at Centeral Jr. and of course I was privelaged to get to know all of you thru her. She was one person who I really respected and enjoyed working with. I hope her memory lives on forever and wish all of you the best in this trying time. Blaine, Mindo and Jarrod Worth
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Charles and Sylvia Leather Pete, So sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Charles and Sylvia Leather
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Sandra & Joe Hodges Dear Pete and family
So sad to hear about Pat.She was such a wonderful person always thinking of others.You are in our thoughts and we are confident that because of her strength you will pull together and comfort each other.Our sincere condolences
Sandra & Joe
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Laura Lapierre(Beaveridge) Dear Rachel, Rebecca and Mr. Denby…
I was so saddened to hear the news of Mrs. Denby passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rachel , your mother was such a kind soul. I remember her when I would sleep over and and she would be telling us to get moving in the morning and not to waste the day(I`m sure it was already past 10:00 am)! Always cleaning the house on Saturday mornings…and always on the go. I am happy to know she is at peace and comfort now, looking down on your family . Thinking of you three and your families at this time. Love Yves, Laura, Kyleigh and Kevin Lapierre
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Boni Jacobi I was so sorry to hear about Pat. Many fond memories come to mind from back in our sailing days. My thoughts will be with your family during this difficult time.
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Bob and Dorothy Tubman It doesn’t seem that many years since we got together with you Peter and Pat to share those dinners the night before Swiftsure. Pat was aleays keen and was very good company.Those were good times and have left good memories.
We are thinking of you as your family finds ways to move on while dealing with such a loss. Our wish for you is a warm circle of family and friends to give you support and lots of time to think and talk about Pat and how she touched lives.
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Alistair and Maggie Barr We are so very sorry to hear of Pats death, we do send all our love and prayers to the family, at our Bermuda re-union recently we did think of Pat. and I am sure you are pleased that Pat is now at Peace and out of all her pain.
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Barbara and Scott Judson Dear Peter and family: we were so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing and we feel for you all at this sad time. Pat was so positive and energetic and was an absolute inspiration for me as a racewalker — I never could keep up with her. She will certainly be missed by the many people whose lives she touched. With kind thoughts,
Barbara and Scott Judson
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David Keith Dear Peter,Rachel and Rebecca
Please accept our family’s sincere condolences for the passing of your Wife and Mother, Patricia.
It has been our privilege to have known such a caring,concerned dedicated and giving human being.In the years that we have known your Wife/Mother we have never heard a word spoken in anger against another human being, only words of love and concern for the well being of others.
Patricia will be sorely missed by the many hundreds she touched in her life, and if there is anything we can do to make your sorrow easier, please do not hesitate to call.
yours sincerely,
Sylvia/David Keith and Family
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Jo Keeping To all of Pat’s family.
My thoughts are with you all at this time. Rest assured I will certainly do many random acts of kindness in Pat’s name. She truely epitomized this feeling and will be very fondly remembered by many for the many random acts of kindness she performed.
God bless you all.
Jo
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Debbie (Leadbetter) McNeil Rachel and Rebecca, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. My condolences to your Dad as well.
Debbie (Leadbetter) McNeil
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Michael and Margaret kirk Dear Peter and Family,Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We have enjoyed so many happy years knowing you both. Pat taught me badminton down at BAA and i have always blessed her for including me as a friend.. I still play and never forget Pat. Love from Margaret and Michael.
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Jim and Sally Gibson Dear Pete
Very saddened to hear the news of Pat today.
Although we only knew you both through Teacher Rugby reunions in recent years we have both come to regard you as friends we know well
Sally has always felt an affinity with Pat and we always looked forward to seeing you or hearing of you.
You are very much in our thoughts at this sad timeDeepest sympathy
Jim and Sally
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Peter and Jean Shaw Please accept our sympathy, you are in our thoughts.
Love from Peter and Jean
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Don and Lin Newbury We will particularly miss Pat’s company and friendship at our annual Bermuda Teachers’ Reunion. She was an inspiration and we know that our loss must be a small shadow of her family’s. Our thoughts are with you, Peter.
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Anne Henderson Peter & family
I was so sorry to read of Pat’s passing. She was a special lady.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Anne Henderson
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Neil & Jo-Anne Vickers We were very sorry to read of Pat’s passing. Our contacts go back to South Park school days and connections with her late Mom. She will be very much missed by all her family and friends. Our thoughts are with you. Neil and Jo-Anne Vickers.
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Alastair Wilson I know that you will find comfort in the knowledge that Pat gave much happiness to the world . Although I had not seen her for many years, I am still glad the she -and indeed all of your family- brightened my life as a teacher.
With deepest sympathy.
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Ross Manson Peter
Just a note to let you know that my thoughts are with you. Talk to you more when I next see you.
Ross.
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Sue Masters Lots of memories from Rummoli Days past, I am so sorry Peter, Rachel and Rebecca for your loss.
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Dale and Dorothy Briggs We were saddened to read of Pats’ passing-she was a wonderful lady and we are sure will be missed by you, Peter, and your daughters and the rest of the family.
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you.
Dale and Dorothy Briggs
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Roy and Dorothy Livesey Dorothy and I were saddened to hear about the passing on of Pat.Our paths from Bermuda did not pass too often in Victoria but their good friends in Northallerton Yorkshire that we knew and a life in Bermuda for several years did mean much interest…
Our thoughts and condolences go out to Peter and family…
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Sherry Dubetz Peter and family
I have great memories of working with Pat at South Park and Central Junior. She had a huge heart for the kids, especially those most downtrodden and needy. I loved her humour, valued her work ethic and am so lucky to have known her. Thinking of you all as you mourn her.
Sherry and Chris
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Kathie Cross Pat made the world a better place. Her kindness touched my life and the lives of many students and staff at Central Jr. Secondary School. My condolences to the Denby family.
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Niketas Family `Our deepest condolences to the Denby family.Our thoughts are with with you.
Alex Tina and Taki Niketas
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Cees & Deb van Delft May fond memories, good friends and family help you through this sad time. Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
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Brenda LaFace I was so sad to hear of Pats passing. I was one of her ‘racquetball buddies’, and I remember the fun we used to have on the courts. I am so grateful for the time we spent together, both at the Y and at her house, sharing wine, goodies and the hot tubs with a few good friends. She was a truly remarkabe women. Her love of life and family was always evident. I am proud to be able to call Pat my friend and I am a better person for having known her.
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Yvonne Hansen Dear Peter and family –
My thoughts are with you at this sad time. I remember Pat fondly at many Vic High occasions – Grads – when she would come to celebrate her special students from Central who meant so much to her, she really cared about them. Also when we worked on the Vic High Reunion – we really had a great time and I so enjoyed her sense of humour. I am so glad that I had those times with Pat to get to know what a great friend she was.
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Bernadette and John Harris Peter, over the years Pat (and you) have been there, pitching in–e.g. the replacement camera for Mahefu (in Zimbabwe!), lovely gatherings hosted in your home, shared experiences with blind people, supportive chats at school. One has in this life the privilege of knowing some extraordinary individuals; Pat is one of ours, as she was for MANY people. A role-model to try to emulate….YOU have a huge hole in your life. Perhaps it is a bit of consolation that we have joy at having known Pat and wish we could mitigate your sadness.
Fondly
Bernie (and John) Harris
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Lorri and Dan Bolton To Pat’s family ~ Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
Dan and Lorri Bolton
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Rena Miller I was saddened to read of Pat’s passing this morning. During the seven years we worked together at Central Jr., I greatly appreciated her integrity, compassion and sense of humour. I know she will be deeply missed in her family and community.
I will be thinking of her bright spirit this morning and in the future.
Rena Miller
So sad to hear of the passing of Mrs. Denby. She was a nice person who always said hello whenever I would arrive in school.