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.”
33 Responses
Pete, So sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Charles and Sylvia Leather
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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