I met Pat when she travelled to Sydney Australia as I introduced to her by her dear friend and neighbour Anne. We shared a meal together eating pizza and drinking wine, talking and having fun.
Rest in eternal peace Pat, I will be raising my glass and eating garlic pizza in your honour. 💜
This morning I am not sure what made me think of Pat as the last time we spoke was when I called her in 2015 to tell her my Mum had died. I googled her and was saddened to see she had just died. Pat and Robin were wonderful friends to my parents Joe and Janet Blair in Sarnia. I remember both of them so fondly growing up. They were at my wedding in 1981. They visited us many times through the years and I can recall visiting them also for Caribana in Toronto. Robin was the “project manager” for an addition on our house one summer. Wonderful memories.
Very sad news. I have many fond memories of Pat and Robin during their many visits to Sarnia to see my parents. Condolences to you all.
I met Pat when she was volunteering at the UIW clinic at the U of T law school in 1979. She was whip-smart and feisty and witty and lots of fun to be around. She shared these qualities with her husband and boon companion, Robin, and it was wonderful to be with them. Robin’s premature death was a huge tragedy for Pat but she soldiered on with her characteristic cheer. She had a huge social conscience and was fighting hard to save Ontario Place when I saw her last year. She was an extremely accomplished and talented woman and I extend my sincerest condolences to her family. I also look keenly forward to Pat’s Party: her sparkling eyes and impish smile deserve a bonny, rousing farewell.
My heartfelt condolences to Pat's family.
I have many happy memories of Burns' dinners at Pat and Robin's , where my rudimentary bagpipe skills were tolerated by guests and, presumably, neighbors.
More happy memories of Pat spending a several New Year's celebrations at our house overflowing with young children and dogs.
Elizabeth and I will miss her very much.