A resident of the Garden Villa in Chesterville for the past two years, Pat Dillabough passed away there peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, with her daughters by her side. She was 90.
Pat was born in Finch Township, on January 8, 1924, to Hugh and Jennie McMillan. She was the baby sister of Mildred and Edith and grew up in the Goldfield area.
After graduating from high school in Finch, she worked at the BMO in Montreal staying with her older sister Mildred and her husband Ossie. Later she stayed with Ada Rupert and worked at the BMO in Finch.
It was during this time that she met Ada’s brother Harold Winters, and they were married in 1943. A busy life followed on the farm in Sandtown with chores to do and the raising of three children, Billy, Carol and Marjorie.
Pat’s sisters were important to her and they had many fun times together, including a few trips. Pat loved to laugh and welcomed a good story or joke which she would retell for the enjoyment of others .
She was active in her church and community, and helped out where she could. As a member of the United Church in Finch, she led the CGIT Group and was active in the UCW. Later when living in Morewood, she was president of the Women’s Auxiliary at Winchester Hospital and was a member of the Eastern Star Lodge in Morrisburg.
Family was Pat’s number one priority. Many delicious and enjoyable meals were shared with family and friends. Her patience candy at Christmas will definitely be a memory because no else can seem to get it right.
Being born in 1924, Pat had the opportunity to live through many world events. She saw many new innovations, and she managed to keep up with technology pretty well.
However, living to be 90 years old does not come without some challenges and Pat was no exception. The passing of her husband Harold early in their marriage and Ron a few years ago as well as losing her son at an early age were difficult times. She demonstrated great strength of character which she gathered from her faith and loving family and friends.
Pat is survived by her daughters Carol McElheran (Stirling) of Morewood and Marjorie Walsh (Jeff Allen) of Scarborough and her daughter-in-law Joanne Knol (John) of Ore-Medonte.
Pat will be fondly remembered by seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husbands Harold Winters and Ron Dillabough, her son Bill Winters and her sisters Mildred Higgs and Edith Fulton.
Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Chesterville, on Monday, August 18th from 11 a.m. until time of the Memorial Service at 1 p.m. The service was conducted by Rev. Lois Gaudet. Following the service a reception was held at the Garden Villa from 2-4 p.m. Interment of cremated remains was at Sandtown Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Michael Winters, Kevin Winters, Brent McElheran and Derek McElheran.
Donations to Winchester Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com. Pat’s family is grateful to the Garden Villa staff, St. Elizabeth and Bayshore Nursing and the CCAC for their kindness and wonderful care.
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