Passed away peacefully at the Trillium Health Centre October 4, 2018 after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s followed by a recent stroke. Pat was the beloved wife of Robert John Bruce (deceased November 9, 2007), devoted mother of Ian, Douglas, and Dianne, loving Mother-in-Law of Cathie and Judy, and dedicated grandmother of Audrey, Matthew, Sarah, Lindsey, and Ryan.

Pat was born in Hamilton, Ontario, moved with her family to Ottawa during World War II, and then on to Toronto. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University where she met her husband of 50 years, Bob. They settled in Toronto. After focusing on her family, Pat returned to work part time at Sherway Gardens as well as preparing tax returns seasonally for 25 years at H & R Block.

Pat loved to travel. Together with Bob, she explored many parts of the world. She belonged to the University Women’s Group where she made many friends through many social groups focused on gourmet cooking, bridge, and investing. Mom was a born shopper and we all have gifts from the various stores she worked at and countries she visited. The grandchildren have many fond memories of times spent with Grammie and Grampie on weekends at the cottage.

Friends may call at Turner and Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke on Monday, October 8th from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at in the Chapel Tuesday, October 9th at 11 a.m., followed by a reception.

For those who wish, donations in memory of Pat may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario, or to the Trillium Health Partners Foundation.