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After a very long and blessed life, our beautiful mother passed on peacefully at Extendicare, Cobourg.
Pat was the dear wife of her beloved husband, Don (deceased) and a loving mother to daughters Ann Closs (Doug) and Laurie Ewart (Bob). Her grandchildren, Ashley DiNova (Michael), Paige Basque (Doug), Morgan Storie, and Whitney Johnstone (Dave), had a special place in her heart. She was their greatest fan, always interested in their lives and accomplishments. When her grant grandchildren arrived, she still had more than enough love left for Waverley and Marchall DiNova, Ava and Parker Basque, Ty Hamilton, Ewan and Hayden Storie, and Delilah and Bronte Johnstone.
Pat was a person of many talents. She was a founding member of the Cobourg Art Club and a remarkable artist whose many paintings are cherished by family and friends throughout the world. While in her 70’s, she travelled to Machu Picchu with a number of fellow artists to paint the Peruvian people in their beautiful surroundings.
She was the bookkeeper for our parents’ business, Gummer Hardware, for many years. As a member of St. Peter’s Church Chancel Guild and the Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary, she freely gave back to her community. Later in life, Pat sold real estate and also experienced the excitement of world-wide travel with our father.
Growing up, many of our clothes were expertly sewn by our mother, including our wedding dresses. Mom took great pride in her family home, which she loved to decorate with antiques. As daughters, we were fortunate to have held our wedding receptions in that warm setting. On weekends, she and Dad would pack kids, dog and supplies into the cab of Dad’s truck and we’d head on Saturday night for the beloved cottage on Kasshabog Lake.
For many years, Mom and Dad spent their winters in Florida, where they made many good friends. The rest of our family often enjoyed a winter holiday with them forming life-long memories.
We would like to thank the wonderful caring staff at Extendicare Cobourg for their expert and loving care of our mother. She was happy there this past year and many residents and staff enjoyed her sense of humour and gentle demeanor.
In the Spring, there will be a celebration of Pat’s life. Details to follow.
If desired, a donation may be made in Pat’s name to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation or to The Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada.
2025
Death notice for the town of: Cobourg, Province: Ontario
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