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Pat Elliott

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PATRICIA ELLIOTT

March 15, 1946 - March 4, 2020

It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Pat Elliott on March 4, 2020.


Pat  was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Keith. She is survived by  her three sons Steven, Douglas, and James, along with her sister Debra  and brothers Jim and Carl, her Aunt Pat and her beloved grandchildren.


Born  in rural Ontario on March 15, 1946, Pat was raised by her Uncle Bill  and Aunt Pat. Living in New Brunswick, she met and married her husband  Keith on October 14, 1966 and started her own family shortly after that.  Being a military wife, she moved with her family across Canada before  settling in Winnipeg in 1983.


Pat  trained as a nurse at the Moncton Hospital School of Nursing and  graduated in 1969. After raising her sons, Pat entered the profession in  earnest in 1980. After moving to Winnipeg, Pat took up her chosen  profession with a passion and spent many years as a personal care home  nurse and manager. She took an active interest in the Manitoba Nurses’  Union, acting as president of her Local and sitting at the bargaining  table during Collective Agreement negotiations. Nursing was a career  that brought her great fulfillment both professionally and personally,  as well as introducing her to many lifelong friends.


When  she retired from an impressive nursing career with more than 40 years  of service, she focused her attention on her other passion, her  grandchildren. Pat was a doting grandmother, always finding time to  attend Winter concerts, school plays, awards ceremonies, graduations and  almost all sporting events as well as birthdays, dinners and special  occasions. She took constant pride in the activities and achievements of  her grandchildren, sharing their accomplishments and her great love for  them was obvious to all around her.


Keeping  active in her retirement, Pat joined the Southdale Seniors and the  Bling Sisters – a chapter of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed the games,  activities and company of the groups sharing her escapades with her  friends and family. Over time she became more involved with Southdale  Seniors helping to write a recent successful federal government grant  and eventually becoming its Chair Person.


Pat  was an extremely giving and kind soul, always concerned for the care  and comfort of others. Her absence will be deeply felt by her many  friends and family.


A  Celebration of Pat’s Life will take place at 2:00 pm, Friday, March 13,  2020 at 603 Wellington Crescent (Unitarian Church). In keeping with  Pat’s wishes all attending are asked to wear bright, cheerful clothing.

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Elizabeth Forgrave

July 27, 2022 at 11:52 AM

Friend. Love you always,  Anne Richard Jim and Elizabeth Forgrave

Glenda Cruikshank-Kirk

March 12, 2020 at 6:18 PM

Sending my condolences. I knew Pat well, her husband was a relation of ours, and she was not only a friend but family. I loved her and will miss her. RIP Pat - you were the best.

Patricia Forgrave

March 12, 2020 at 7:29 AM

Wishing that I could be there with you all at this sad time and sending my thoughts and prayers. Pat, you were always such a wonderful child, so good and pleasant. It was a joy watching you grow up and become the wonderful wife, mother and nurse. You always had such a joy in everything you did and it is sad to see that spark taken away from us all. You will be missed by all.   Lot of love from Mom

Philip Martin

March 12, 2020 at 5:20 AM

My thoughts and prayers to all of your family. I am so sorry that Aunt Pat passed away. I will always remember how excited she got going to my basketball games. Love you all Philip Martin

Victoria Whitenect

March 12, 2020 at 5:17 AM

We were surprised and heart broken to hear of Aunt Pat's passing. She was always such a joy when we got to visit with her and we loved being able to connect. We are also so sorry to the rest of the family and my cousins, it is horrible to have to be dealing with this tragedy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all.  --Victoria, Adam and Anastasia Whitenect 

Orysia Jackson

March 11, 2020 at 2:22 PM

Always organized, articulate, well-versed in protocol, and always fashionably dressed, Pat, you will be missed! Our condolences to your family. John & Orysia

Allan & Marguerite

March 11, 2020 at 12:19 PM

Sending our sincere condolences to your sons and their families. We are saddened to hear of your death. God bless you and keep you and may his light shine on you and your family.

Ashleigh

March 11, 2020 at 10:35 AM

Sending our deepest sympathy  to our co-worker at this difficult time for the loss of her sister from the IV Team Saint John  N.B  

Heather Tanner

March 11, 2020 at 9:49 AM

So sad to here of Pat’s passing Southdale seniors will miss her! She has will be greatly missed!

Moncton Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae

March 11, 2020 at 8:28 AM

The Moncton Hospital School of Nursing has made a donation to the Canadian Nurses Foundation in Pat's memory.

Ledger Family

March 10, 2020 at 6:44 PM

So sad to hear about Pat's passing. I know her grandchildren adored her and she will be missed by many.  Our love and condolences to your family. xo The Ledger Family

Leah Schroeder

March 10, 2020 at 4:18 PM

So sorry for your loss. Pat was such a lovely, kind person. It has been a few years since I have seen her, but often received updates from a mutual friend. I remember how much she loved her family and always spoke with great affection for her grandchildren.

John and Cynthia ShARPE

March 10, 2020 at 2:32 PM

Our Sympathy and Condolence at this time of great loss in your family. We shared many a good time with Pat.  We thank God for her life and witness.  May her rest be in peace and her dwelling place be in the Paradise of God.  Amen + Blessing, peace and comfort be with all Pat's family now and always. Our love to everyone. Archdeacon John & Cynthia Sharpe Fredericton, New Brunswick

Linda Douglas

March 10, 2020 at 1:06 PM

So sorry for your loss.  She was a wonderful, kind and caring lady.  She will be missed by many.
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