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BORN

1932

DIED

2013

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Arthur Funeral Home

492 Wellington Street East

Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario

Pat Johnston Obituary

JOHNSTON, Patricia "Pat" (nee Stafford) – Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital with family at her side on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at the age of 80 years. Beloved wife of the late Warren. Loving mother of Jody Willet and Leslie (Lesley Robb). Dear sister and best friend of Nancy McColl (Ken), Jimmy Stafford (Betty) and Jill Nicolson (Bob). Dear sister-in-law of Mary Emery, Boyd Johnston and the late Ellen Johnson (late Doug), late Madeline Allen (late Don) and the late Bill Johnston (Alice). Fondly remembered by Neil Turner. Favourite aunt of many nieces and nephews. Pat was very involved with many activities and her kind heart has touched the hearts of many good friends and children along the way. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Sunday, September 29, 2013 from 2 – 4 pm and 6 – 9 pm. Funeral service will be celebrated in the chapel on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 3 pm. Rev. Rosalie Goos officiating. Memorial contributions to the St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church would be appreciated by the family. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 26, 2013.

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Alison Miron-Rancourt

October 3, 2013

Dear Jodi, Leslie and Stafford sisters,
We were saddened to hear about the passing of cousin Pat. What a wonderful lady, always a smile on her face. Growing up she would have tea with my Nanny and I. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Cathy & Jim Biedermann (McCarnen)

October 3, 2013

So very truly sorry. I just found out. Pat was such a dear sweet gal. I remember many family get togethers over the years and how much she was a part of them. She was a wonderful woman who will be very much missed. Our prayers go with you all.

October 1, 2013

Dear Jody & Leslie Sorry to hear about your Mom's passing, she was a big part of our early years growing up at Pointe Aux Pins. Steve & Jodi Delayer

September 30, 2013

Jill and family;

Very sorry to learn of your sister Pat's passing away. She will be missed
dearly by all who knew her. My thoughts are with you.

Pam Dearing (Gray)

Garda Schoales

September 30, 2013

Jody: I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a grand lady.

September 30, 2013

Dear Jody: My thoughts are with you Jody. Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom.

Mona Macknight

September 29, 2013

Bob Jill & family . We are so sorry to hear about Pat Wonderful person.

our deepest condolences
Terry,Sue & Jennifer Moore

September 28, 2013

I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Pat. Friday she is at the pool with a laughing smile and then she is gone. My thoughts an prayers are with you. Raye Widgett one of the Pool Pals

Arianne Greenwood

September 28, 2013

Jimmy, Betty and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 27, 2013

Pat came into our lives when our daughters were fifteen months old and newborn. She babysat in our home while I was at work,and as the girls got older she would walk over to get them off to school and be there when they came home from school. When they were taller than her and almost done high school, it was hard to tell her we did not need her anymore. We kept her on for several years longer than we needed, but we just did not want to lose her. Since then Pat has been included in all of our family events, graduations, holiday and family dinners. Our daughters considered her to be their grandmother. Pat was always happy with anything that came her way, and so thoughtful to everyone. We don't know what we would have done without her, and will miss her so dearly. Jody and Lesley our thoughts are with you, Randy, Karen, April and Allison Marinch

September 27, 2013

I was very sorry to learn of the passing of Pat. Pat and my mom Dorothy Cartmill were great friends from St. John's. Pat was a very special lady and one that I always enjoyed running into and catching up with. Please accept my deepest sympathies, Jody, Nancy and family. In Friendship, Christine Ingribelli (Cartmill)

Charlotte AllenCharlotteA

September 27, 2013

My aunt was an inspiration to me all my life with her good nature and the way she tool care of herself and others. I will miss her and never forget her!

Katelin Sangestini

September 27, 2013

Jody,
So very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, she was a very lovely lady. I'm sure you are going to miss your lunch breaks together. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 27, 2013

Les & Leslie, sorry for your loss.

Anne Hourigan
Ottawa, Ontario

September 27, 2013

Les, Leslie, Jill and Bob our hearts go out to you. Terri and Rene Huot

Carolynn Ouellette

September 27, 2013

I am so saddened to hear of Pat's passing. She was a warm and friendly woman, always with a smile and a laugh. She made our neighbourhood a better place and our family appreciates what a good friend she was to our mom. She will be missed.

Joan Myers

September 27, 2013

Nancy and Jill, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear sister, Pat. she was such a lovely and gracious lady and always had a lovely smile each time I saw her....my condolences to you both and all of her lovely family....sincerely Joan Myers

Bob and Elsie Gaetano

September 27, 2013

Johnston and Stafford families
We enjoyed the company of Pat on many
Sunshine bus trips. She was a super
lady and will be deeply missed by every-
one.

Erin Nicolson

September 27, 2013

Thank you aunt pat for all the wonderful memories! You were my favorite aunt, always having party's and just keeping the family close together! We are sure going to miss you but you will forever live in our hearts! Love you so very much your niece Erin xo xo

Bill Moreland

September 27, 2013

Jody and Leslie, please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

September 27, 2013

Dear Jill, Jim and families. Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your sister Pat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. A donation has been made to the Sault Area Hospital in Pat"s name.. Sincerely, Donny and Virginia D"Orazio, 1340 Main St. E. #112, Milton, Ontario ,L9T7S6

Dianne (Ouellette) Cristello

September 26, 2013

Our family will miss Pat very much - it was a joy to know her. Our prayers are with all of the family.

Claranne McFarling

September 26, 2013

Jody,
I am so sorry for your loss! Michael shared how close you and your Mom were. May you know God's peace and consolation at this time as your Mom is held in the loving arms of God. My care and prayer are with you.

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