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Sherrill posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
It was a complete shock to hear of Patty’s passing last week. She has been in my life for 57 years and I still can’t believe she is gone. I met Patty in 1966 in Leysin Switzerland at The Club Vagabond. I was 20 and she was 22. We hit it off right away and have been friends ever since. We decided we would travel around Europe together in her van. However she had to first teach me how to drive a standard shift. One of the many things she has taught me over the years. We travelled all around Europe and the Middle East and unfortunately got caught in Jordon when the 7 day war broke out. Two young blond women, alone in a van was not ideal. We were lucky to be sheltered in Amman by the Americans for the duration in as were two other young men from Canada who were also stuck. As we were four Patty decided to teach me to play bridge. We were finally evacuated, now refugees, to Tehran in Iran, in a parachute plane that came from Vietnam. From there the British sent a plane to take us to Cyprus not London as we wanted to get the van back from the American compound in Amman. We had many other adventures along the way, we had to sleepin a huge parking lot in Paris, on luggage racks on a train on our way back to Jordon and in a Turkish bath house in Istanbul. We hitchhiked from Athens to Istanbul and went to a bowling alley in East Berlin. We were together for 6 months before we sailed back to Montreal just in time to catch the end of Expo 67. The years passed, we got married, had children but managed to kept in touch. Patty was there to listen, help and encourage. I can hear her now with her “don’t ya know”.
I will miss her terribly and she will always hold a special place in my heart.
The world will be a little less bright without her in it.
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Charles Crosbie posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
A video stream of Patricia Crosbie's service will be available at https://www.yorkminsterpark.com/memorial/CatherineCrosbie/ on Fri June 28 at 11AM for those who cannot attend in person.
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Marilyn Lidtke posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
My heart aches for the loss of my dear cousin Patty. She was truly a bright spirit in our world, as well as a fun and amazing person. I will miss her.
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Virginia posted a condolence
Saturday, June 8, 2024
We are sad to learn of Patty's death and all of us at La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra send our heartfelt condolences to the families and relatives. Patty was a remarkable woman and an advocate for youth in the community. I sat on the board of directors with Patty and her guidance is invaluable. It has always been a pleasure having Patty at each concert in Port Hope. Patty knew all my children who played in the orchestra and always emailed me how much she enjoyed the concert and the repertoire. Patty's cheery nature and philanthropic efforts in the community are very much appreciated and will be missed by many.
Virginia Dakers - President of La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra
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Dawna and Mike Wakely posted a condolence
Friday, June 7, 2024
Our hearts are broken at hearing of Patty's passing. We came to know and love her, through our Grandson Dalton Wakely, whom she adored. She filled a room with her presence, knowledge and quick witt. My last text conversation with her was about my recent trip to Ottawa to visit Dalton. I had posted a picture of what I called Canada's tulip. A gift from the Dutch. Patty proceeded to share her meeting Queen Julianna at a reception at the Palace in Amsterdam. She told me when she went through the receiving line to shake the Queens hand, she noticed she was holding a cigarette behind her back. Her coment, "too funny".
We will miss her terribly but forever thankful we had her in our lives. Love you Patty❤️❤️
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Elizabeth M Edwards posted a condolence
Friday, June 7, 2024
We are saddened to learn of Patty's death. When Patty moved to Port Hope, she lived on our third floor whilst her new home was renovated. We got to know her. She introduced us to La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra, and she shared with us her other philanthropic commitments, love of family and her friends. A very kind and thoughtful person who never forgot to remind me of my birthday!
She will be missed.
Elizabeth and Bill
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Brooke Galonski - Manager, Volunteers posted a condolence
Friday, June 7, 2024
We are very saddened to hear of Patty's passing. Northumberland Hills Hospital was very fortunate to have had her support for volunteering for many years. She was a dedicated to our Auxiliary and celebrated 5yrs of service. On behalf of the NHH staff, volunteers and Auxiliary board we send our condolences to her family. She will be missed.
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Joan Hepburn posted a condolence
Thursday, June 6, 2024
so sorry to hear this sad news. She was one of Ed Hepburn Jewellers favourite customers always up for good conversation and a few laughs. We’ll miss her. Staff of Hepburn Jewellers
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