Patricia “Pat” Orr
April 11, 2025
ORR, Patricia “Pat” – Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Care, Guelph, on Friday, April 11, 2025 in her 100th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband, John Orr (2010). Loved mother of Anne Marie Orr of Guelph, Michael Orr and his wife Susan of Mount Forest, and Margaret Church and her husband Jack of Edmonton. Cherished grandmother of Tanesha (Alex), Natalie (Luke) and Stephanie (Malcolm); and great-grandmother of Landon, Cullen and Cameron. Survived by her many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by parents Joseph and Margaret Hart, and sister Margaret Evans and her husband Frank.
Pat was born in Scotland and immigrated to Canada in 1953. She worked as a Registered Nurse, working at both the Louise Marshall Hospital and the Victorian Order of Nurses. Pat was a long-time member of St. Mary’s Church and served as President of the Catholic Women’s League. She was a dedicated volunteer in the Mount Forest Community and served with the Louise Marshall Hospital Auxiliary.
Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Monday, April 21st from 6:00-8:00 p.m., with Vigil Prayers and C.W.L. Devotional at 7:45 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Purification Roman Catholic Church, 310 Parkside Drive, Mount Forest, on Tuesday, April 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Louise Marshall Hospital Foundation or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated.
Condolences
Dear Mike & Susan and Family.
Pat was a very dear neighbor , twice actually. Just a wonderful person. I admired Her dedication to the Catholic Church. I think it is very cool that Pope Frances funeral is the same week. And Easter is so important in the Church world. Pat and John were a
lovely couple
Wayne & Cheryl Allen
Very sorry for your loss.
— Cathy Macdonald, April 21, 2025Our sympathy to Anne Marie, Michael, and Margaret on the passing of their Mother. I enjoyed working with Pat at VON for many years. She was a wonderful lady and will be missed.
John and Peggy Barnard
Our sympathy to Anne Marie, Michael, and Margaret on the passing of your mother.She was a wonderful lady, I enjoyed working with her at VON for many years. She will be missed.
John and Peggy Barnard
She was a lovely supporting lady for many people especially Ann Horrigan & family. She always had a wide smile!
God Bless her!
Anne Marie, Mike and Margaret,
A long life well lived and now may she rest in peace. Those pews near the front of the church were never the same after your parents and ours vacated them. Thoughts and prayers. Stephen and Maureen Dineen
My condolences to Anne Marie, Michael and Margaret and families. Your Mom made a very wonderful impact on a lot of people during her life. She will be missed by all you she touched.
— Patricia O’Brien(O’Brecht), April 17, 2025Anne Marie, Mike, Margaret and families...sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a lovely lady and lived a long life which will provide you with lots of great memories. Thinking of you.
— Brad and Cathy Schwindt, April 16, 2025Anne Marie, Mike, Margaret and families...so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a lovely lady and had a great long life which will provide you all with lots of wonderful memories. Thinking of you at this time.
— Brad and Cathy Schwindt, April 16, 2025Anne Marie,Michael and Margaret, my sincere condolences. I have great memories of visiting your house “around the corner” on Waterloo Street when your Mom and Dad were there. Both of them were great people. While your Mom lived a long life, it is still the loss of a parent who was with you your whole life. I am very sorry for your loss.
— Sue McGregor-Hunter, April 15, 2025Please accept our deepest sympathy, Anne Marie, Mike and Margaret and family. We have fond memories of your family home on Waterloo Street and visiting with your Mom and Dad. Rest in peace.
Sincerely Patti & John Weber
Sorry to hear about your mothers passing. My father and I would often chat with her while visiting my brother Dave at St Joes. She would often stop by Daves room to put a smile on his face. Your mom was always a very caring loving person.
— Carl Horrigan, April 15, 2025Anne Marie, Michael and Margaret your mom was a mentor to me. The VON office in Palmerston was my first nursing job. I was the full time nurse and she was one of my very caring teachers. I have often thought about her and her kindness. Pat was a lovely woman.
Dear Ann Marie, Mike, Margaret and Families Our sincere condolences in the loss of your mother. Always enjoyed working with Pat over the years with VON . She was a very dedicated nurse always willingly to help where needed. A long life well lived. Sincerely Mary Lou & Paul Bolen
— Mary Lou & Paul Bolen, April 14, 2025I was thinking of Pat recently; wondering about her. I remember her when I worked at Birmingham Retirement. She, of course, was living in the seniors' apartments and often joined in activities at Birmingham. She was a lovely lady. My condolences to her family. I'm sure there will be a CWL honourguard at her funeral as she was once an active member of the St. Mary's parish community.
Mike, Susan and family, we are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Larry and Jill Duncan
Anne Marie, Michael and Margaret, I’m sending my deepest condolences. What a lifetime she had. I have fond memories of your mom. She’s now is with her husband John.
Elaine Kerr
My condolences to Michael and Anna Marie and their families. I remember Pat doing great service as pioneering VON providing Homecare Services when I came to Mt Forest.
— Hugh Perrin, April 13, 2025Mike and family, please accept our condolences on your Mom’s passing. Your parents were great neighbours.
— Gord and Kathy Calder, April 13, 2025Anne Marie, Mike, Margaret: Our deepest sympathy to you and your families. - Barry & Thelma Rawn
— Barry & Thelma Rawn, April 13, 2025My sincere condolences on the passing of Mrs. Orr. I remember her as a lovely neighbour and wonderful mother to friends Michael and Anne Marie.
— Jim McFarlin, April 13, 2025Sending you our deepest sympathies, Anne Marie, Mike and Margaret.
She was a special lady and an awesome nurse.
She will be very happy to be reunited with your Dad, I’m sure.
Many memories to keep her with you all.
Mike, Susan and family,
Condolences on the loss of your Mother.
Michael, Anne Marie, Margaret & families: Condolences to you all in the passing of your Mom. I recall her as a neighbor during my youth, time at your house with Michael and a supporter of our school & church.
Gary & Carol Walsh
Rocky View County, Alberta
Mike, Susan and families, we are very sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts,
— Jerry and Valerie Arthur, April 12, 2025So sorry for your loss but what a wonderful long life. God bless her
— Cheryl ( Sheehy)Williamson, April 12, 2025