Peacefully and comfortably surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Cedarwood Village, Simcoe in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred O’Shell (1996). Proud and loving mother of Joanne and Gerry Aussant, Paul, Terry and Chris, Kathy Craddock, Maureen and Mario Mussi, Wayne, Charlene and Jason O’Nahr. Cherished grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Eldest sister of Rena, †Joe ‘Bud’, Dennis, Maureen ‘Bobbie’, †Colleen, Larry, Frank, Lorraine, †Billy. Pat was a devout Catholic. She was an active member of the Catholic Women’s League, having served as President, earning her 50 year service pin. She was the organist of the choir for 40 years between the Saint Mary’s and Saint Ann’s parishes. She was also a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Outside of the church, Pat volunteered for the Heart & Stroke Society, the Cancer Society and The Girl Guides of Canada. She was, quite simply, a humble leader. . Friends were invited to call at COOPER FUNERAL HOME, 19 Talbot St. W., Jarvis on Friday August 18th from 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial for Pat was held at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church, 1378 Sandusk Rd, Jarvis at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Cemetery. Donations in memory of Pat to St. Mary St. Ann’s Parish or Catholic Women’s League would be appreciated by the family. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.cooperfuneralhome.ca
