Patricia “Pat” Reath

Died: January 9, 2023 | Place: Residence

Obituary

REATH, Patricia “Pat”…
 
Unexpectedly at her residence, in London on Monday, January 9, 2023,  Patricia passed away at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late William (2022) for 53 years. Loving mother of Richard Lee (Deborah Price-Reath) Reath, Robin (Cari-Ann Latta-Reath) Reath and Candy Reath. Dear grandma of Desmond Latta- Reath. Cherished sister to Kay and Belle.  Sister in law to Ken Reath. Patricia was a proud CGA and taught accounting at Fanshawe College for many years.  She was an avid reader and always had a book or two on the go.  Patricia had a fondness for crafting.  Throughout the years she sewed and knitted an assortment of clothes, moving on to cross stitching many pictures for family and friends.  Patricia loved to garden, and had a true green thumb.  Which was shown in her gardens each year featuring Aloe Veras and 6 ft tall Lillies.  Patricia was easy to talk to, always there for family and friends when they needed someone to talk to, listening never judging and ready to help with advice. Family and friends are welcomed for visiting on Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 1-4 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com

6 Comments

  1. kayleavitt January 11, 2023 at 11:35 am

    remember one night when Pat had just got her drivers licence and she was driving her and I back from a function at the high school in Englehart. She was driving Dads black car ( can not remember what make it was) and it was night time. We were coming up the winding hill and the lights went out. She made it to the top and then pulled over and unfazed took a silver wrapper from a cigarette package took out the fuse for the lights wrapped a piece of foil around it put it back in. lights working continued on home. must have learned that trick from Dad. good times

  2. Candy Reath January 12, 2023 at 10:37 am

    I remember my dad always asking for a pair of feather down underwear for hunting. One year my mom and I starched a pair of his underwear and glued feathers onto it. We wrapped it up all nicely and gave him it for Christmas.

  3. Sharon and Barry Sanders January 15, 2023 at 12:13 am

    Sharon and I wish to extend our sincere condolences to Lee, Robin, Candy and their families. Sharon and I have fond memories of shared experiences with Pat and Bill over the years. Pat knitted a beautiful sleeper for our first born son Cade. During one visit, Pat dug up three of her prized lily bulbs from their garden and gave explicit instructions on how to plant and care for them. Obviously we followed her instructions to the letter as they yield a minimum of 28 blooms annually in our backyard. Over the years we shared many good times together involving eating out at restaurants, celebrating special occasions and ordering in pizza and playing cards.

    Bill was a dreamer and then a doer while Pat stood by his side reminding him of the cost verses benefit ratio of such dreams … she truly was the best bean counter! Pat and Bill were true soul-mates as reflected in their passing in such a short period of time. Pat and Bill please RIP as you will always be fondly remembered by us and all those who knew you.

    Sharon and Barry Sanders

  4. Ruth Hannah January 15, 2023 at 6:20 pm

    Pat’s family

    So sorry to read about Pat’s passing. As a PSW with SE Health I saw both Pat and Bill until I was taken out. I missed them but unfortunately didn’t know where either were.
    RIP Pat, you were so easy to talk to.

    Ruth Hannah
    PSW SE Health

  5. Ann Clark January 16, 2023 at 6:12 am

    So sorry to hear this.
    Robin, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Sincere sympathy.

  6. Cheryl & Mike Brydges Mickey, Wes January 27, 2023 at 12:38 pm

    Just learnt of Pat’s passing.
    Our family will long remember her gentle by firm ways, how she like to keep her hands busy- knitting and time spent at the Kinsmen Sugar Bush.
    Our condolences to all the family. You are all in our prayers.

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