Obituary of Anastasia Lucy Patterson
June 3, 1938 – Mahaica, Guyana
December 25, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta
Anastasia Patterson (nee Dias), beloved wife of Evan Patterson of Calgary, AB, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the age of 84 years.
Anastasia was born in Mahaica, Guyana on June 3, 1938. She graduated from the Mrs. Young’s Commercial School. and worked for 22 years with the Ontario Ministry of Education, she was also a member of OPSEU. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Calgary and she volunteered with Open Door, Norman Dabs Women’s Ministry both with First Baptist Church.
Anastasia accomplished much through her life and her proudest moments were living in Calgary with her children and grandchildren. Anastasia was an Avid Blues Jay fan and had a passion for hospitality.
She will be most remembered for her spirit and laughter. When she went to the support groups, she always had a happy demeanor. Her 80th birthday being surrounded by family and friends who she loved unconditionally.
Besides her loving husband, Anastasia is survived by son Andre (Kim) of Cochrane, AB, daughter Amanda (Dexter) Ferreira, and four grandchildren, Rebecca (Kent) Nilson, Jarred, Julianne, and Patrick. She is also survived by her three brothers, Martin (Babsie) Dias of Brampton, ON, Richard Dias of Toronto, ON, Julian (Lynette) Dias of St. Petersburg, Florida; four sisters, Ellen Chung, of North York, ON, Judy Lissone of Pickering, ON, Juliet (Jim) Taylor of Yorkshire, UK, and Donna (Vincent) DaSilva of Georgetown, Guyana.
Anastasia was predeceased by her parents, Ismay and Herman and four brothers, Stanislaus Dias, Peter Dias, Michael Dias, and Stephen Dias.
A special thank you to the Alberta Health Services, Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary EMS, Memory Plus, Alumni Side by Side, and the home caregivers.
Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Monday, January 2, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Reception to follow in the Hospitality Centre at the Funeral Home. Graveside Service to follow at Prairie Sky Cemetery. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Mrs. Patterson service streamed live (see below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. Condolences, memories, and photos can also be shared and viewed here.
In living memory of Anastsia Patterson, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.
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1938 2022
Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Anastasia
Lucy
Patterson 1938 2022 et espérons que leur souvenir pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.
McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes
Décès pour la Ville:Cochrane, Province: Alberta