Also known to many as Pat, Mom, and Grandma.
Mom was born April 2, 1936 and passed away on August 3,2023 at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice with her loving family by her side at 87 years old.
She is predeceased by her husband Donald (July 15,1978) and parents Alex and Alice Wilding and infant sister Donna Jane. Left to mourn are her children Cheryl Papineau (Evan), Donald Jr. (Rose) Arthur (Deanna), Scott (Kelly) and Jason (Shelby). Grandmother of 14 Jacob, Amanda Augustine (Mike), Taylor (Claudia), Tammy Loubert (Jake), Danielle, Zak (Brett), Samantha (Issac), Ben, Andrew (Briana), Bradley (Kaylee), Sheldon (Brooke), Donald, Gabriel, and Patricia Papineau (Cody). Great grandmother of Trinity, Desmond, Lennon,Madelyn, Audrey , Abel, Belle, Dean, Jaxson, Carson, Charlie and Miles. Sister of Shirley Neil (Ted), and Alexandra “Andy” Benson (Gordon). Aunt of several nieces and nephews on the Wilding and Stewart side. Sister-in-law of Wendy Phillips, Alex (Shirley), and William Stewart.
Dear friend of Mary Taylor.
Pat lived a full and active life. She loved to travel and tend to her vegetable garden both at home and her cottage on her precious Cockburn Island. Mom would always be baking and sharing her creations with anyone she could. Her summers and falls were spent at the cottage and she was always planning for the next family dinner.
Mom joined the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 in 1984 and is a life member. During her tenure she held positions volunteering in the kitchen, serving at the teas and bingos. One of the memorable moments were carrying the flags with the Colour Party, being on the sports teams for darts and cribbage and on the group for Sick and Visiting . She served 2 terms as President of the Ladies Auxiliary, was the Deputy Zone commander, and Zone Commander for 16 years.
Words never seem to be enough to express our deepest gratitude to Bill & Linda, Jeff & Bev, and Ellen, for your assistance to our Mom when the family needed it the most. To the Ornge Air Ambulance crew, Sudbury Health Sciences emergency the doctors and 5th floor thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your compassion and efforts to help us get her home . Thank You ARCH for going above and beyond with accommodations for mom.
A Celebration of life will be held at the Legion in the Marconi Hall on August 20, 2023 from 1 pm until 4 pm. There will a honorary service by the Legion ladies at 1:30 pm. Please come and share any stories you might have. Memorial contributions (payable by cheque or online) in Pats’ name to ARCH would be greatly appreciated. Cremation has taken place .
Arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington Street East 705-759-2522). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the Stewart family.