Patricia Hutchison
November 24, 2009
Condolences
My deepest sympathy to you all. Patsy will be greatly missed. We shared many a laughs and her hospitality was greatly appreciated. Love Marla
— Marla, November 28, 2009To Ian and family. We would like to say we are sorry to hear about your loss and would like you all to know we are thinking about you. Janet and I have had the pleasure of spending many happy holidays over the years with Patsy and you all in Canada, too many happy memories to recall, but we had some great laughs. Patsy treated Janet as one of the family from day one, and Janet felt Patsy was like an adopted mother or more like a sister because of the personal things they discussed with each other over the years. Janet just wanted to say, she will never ever forget all the kindness Patsy showed to her over the years and they will live with her forever. Patsy has been in our thought for some time and we are sorry for your loss. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
— Thomas Janet and Family, November 27, 2009To Ian, Elaine, Moira, John and all your family. We would like you all to know we are thinking about you at this sad time. I was lucky enough to have spend time with my sister recently, and she shared some cherished thoughts with me. The thoughts were mainly the love she had for you all, and that after her death you would still stay close as a family. It was never about her going or her illness, it was that she was leaving you all she was worried about, and she prayed that she would die before Xmas. She loved Xmas and it was such a happy time for her, that she wanted you all still to enjoy it, and never wanted her passing to spoil that. I have told this story so many times, when we were young I would wait up for her coming in from the dancing, as she had some great stories to tell, and trust me, they were stories, I fell for them all the time and a few days later she would say, I made them all up. After not seeing Patsy for many years, I visited her at Pike Lake and it was like back in time, we jumped into bed and talked all night and trust me, this time she did not have to make up any stories, she had lived life by this time and they were true stories, we laughed and cried and we kept our brother John, who was sleeping in the next room, awake all night. I am grateful that we had that time and other times when I visited her, but mostly my recent visit, she was very ill yet I would try and get her to eat and get dressed and sit in the garden, even when she didnt feel like, but I knew she loved her garden, and she never complained. Memories are Keepsakes, Treasured forever.
— Ann, Billy and Linda, November 27, 2009Our deepest sympathy from the team at JCI Orangeville
— , January 1, 2010We wish to extend out heartfelt sympathy to all of you. We are sorry we cannot be there, but our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
— Bill & Linda McKenna & Family, November 26, 2009To Ian, Moira & Blake, Elaine & Herb, John & Heather, and all extended family, We have been reflecting on how Patsy dealt with her illness, and are amazed at the strength and amazing spirit that she had throughout. It is a testament to her that we shared so many laughs with her during our visits to Canada and never dwelt on the fact that she was ill. The photographs and memories that we, her brother John and his family (Marion, Michelle, Jennifer and Kenan) have of those times will sustain us now and we will remember them forever. We as a family have some words that we'd like to share with you:- Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die. Hope these words bring comfort to you all, thinking of you now and in the days ahead. love from us all xxxxx
— John & Marion Sloan & family, November 26, 2009Moira, Blake, Ashley and Branden; Our thoughts and prayers are with you are this difficult time. As hard as it is now, remember the good times to help you get through each day. Moira, you're a good daughter who did right by your mom. Kim, Ian, Liam and Jack
— Kim & Ian Francis, November 26, 2009Moira, so sorry to hear about your mother. She will always be remembered in your hearts. Take care of yourself. Chris
— Chris Lippert, November 25, 2009