Patricia (Pat) Anne Whittle passed away suddenly on October 25th, 2024.
Pat was born in Toronto, Ontario on July 22, 1950, to Ethel Elizabeth Whittle (nee Baptist) and James Whittle.
As a child, Pat was a stellar student, often surpassing her peers and achieving many academic awards. She was skilled at memorization of bible passages in Sunday school, which led her to often win competitions.
At an early age, Pat took on a part time job at the Parkdale Public Library. Pat did many various tasks such as restocking shelves, assisting patron with locating books, and helping out with other various programs within the library.
Having a love and passion for learning, Pat went on to further her schooling, completing a Professional Education program at Toronto Teachers' College in 1972, resulting in Pat becoming an Ontario Certified Teacher. However, fate would lead Pat down a different path and away from the classroom, to her position within the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Pat served the Province of Ontario for 35+ years.
Outside of her work, Pat had many hobbies and passions. She was always an avid reader, coin collector, and also loved being in the kitchen trying new recipes, making preserves, baking cakes, cookies and many other delicious sweets. Pat also had a knack for crafting, she made her family and friends many Christmas ornaments and spent countless hours needle pointing. Her hands magically and effortlessly created beautiful things.
She enjoyed traveling the world, admiring the beauty of architecture, culture, food, and art of the many countries she would visit. She would excitedly share her stories, experiences, and pictures of her adventures with family.
Pat was the eldest of 4 and is survived by Richard (Rick) Whittle (Stella, Christopher, Christa, and Ivy), Sandra (Sandy) Whittle (Paul, Michael and Matthew) and Sherry Cardoso (Riley and Nathan).
Pat will be remembered for her love, kindness, baking, and inspiration as her spirit will continue to resonate in the hearts of all who knew her.
She will forever live on in the hearts and memories of her family as she will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Pat has chosen to be cremated, a celebration of life will follow and details will be shared with family and friends once arrangements are made.