In Celebration of

Patricia Tyers Shaver

September 13, 1928 - August 10, 2018

Passed away peacefully, at Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Bill (Wilbur) for 69 years and loving mother/mother-in-law to Alan (Ann), Brampton,ON., Nancy (Bernie LeForte), Courtenay, B.C., Leslie, Orleans, ON, and Karen (Ken Haavaldsrud), St. Almo, N.B. She was the most cherished and loved Grandma to Erin (David), Ben (Susan), Jeremy (Anne), Danielle (Justin), Meagan (Vincent) and Michael. Pat was predeceased by her brother, John Tyers and her sister-in-law Queenie Shaver. She will be dearly missed by her sister Sylvia Dolla (Bill), Montreal, sister-in-law, Sandra Tyers, Calgary, sister-in-law and dear friend Mavis and Walter Asbil, St. Catharines, brother-in-law, Ray Shaver (Janice), Toronto, cousins Phyllis and John Spriggs, David and Angela Moore, as well as numerous nephews and nieces whom she loved. She also left behind many dear friends. Pat was a retired Executive Secretary at Nortel in Montreal, Brampton and Mississauga. She was a 20 year volunteer at Trillium Hospital Gift Shop. She was the matriarch and pillar of her family. Progressive and informed, she loved a good book, the Star daily crossword and a challenging game of Bridge. Some people leave this world without making a difference, and then there was Pat...
Family and friends may call at the Turner & Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (Hwy 10 N. of Q.E.W) to celebrate Pat’s life on Saturday, September 8 at 3 p.m. If desired, donations may be made to St. James United Church, 400 Burnamthorpe Rd., Etobicoke, M9B 2A8.

Guestbook

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Alistair and Anne Young (Friends)

Entered August 25, 2018 from Mississauga

Pat will be remembered with love and admiration always. She was a best friend and role model and we’ll miss her terribly.

Jeff Singer (friend of the family)

Entered August 31, 2018 from Ottawa

Dear Bill,

My sincerest condolences on the passing of your dear wife Pat. When I heard the news, some memories came flooding back to me. I first met you and Pat at 68 Beaver Ridge when I was a young man dating my future wife, Shirley Ferguson. When we met that day I was struck by the energy, curiosity, and kindness that emanated from Pat and by your strength and gentle nature. Most of all, I was impressed by the obvious love, respect, and affection you had for each other.

I have this belief that each of us can be shaped and influenced by those we encounter throughout our lives, no matter how brief or intermittent those moments might be. I distinctly remember thinking to myself “this is the kind of man I wish to become” and “this is the kind of relationship and love I want to create”. Both of you have been an inspiration to those you have met on the journey of life. Both of you have made a difference.

May your enduring faith and the love of your family sustain you in the weeks and months to come.

Jeff Singer

P.S. I also remember that you and Pat could be pretty wild dancers as demonstrated at Jim Ferguson’s wedding in Kingston.

Shirley A Singer (friend of the family)

Entered September 3, 2018 from Ottawa

Bill, Allen, Nancy, Leslie, Karen and families ....

I was so sorry to hear about Pat and hope that you are all doing ok! I have so many fond memories of Pat ...from the Castlefield days and trips to the beach in Maine and our properties at Brome Lake! Pat was like a second mother to me during the first 10 years of my life and I remember she took me in when I ran away from home!
Hugs ...Shirley xo