Peacefully, on December 4, 2021, Patricia (Pat) Hutchins (O’Reilly) passed away in her 76th year at Alexandra Marine & General Hospital. Pat was the beloved wife of the late William Hutchins (2004). She is survived by her sons Steven (Gail), Brian and Brad, grandsons Tyler and Curtis, sister-in-law Patricia O’Reilly, nieces and nephews and many friends. Predeceased by parents Gladys (Foley) and Myron O’Reilly, siblings Michael O’Reilly and Marlene Schmidt.
Born in Goderich, Ontario, Pat was a woman of strength and courage and possessed a generous heart. She was devoted wife to Bill and a loving mother to her three sons.
Pat began her career at an early age at the Bluewater Centre and continued there throughout all of its various stages until closed. She continued impacting lives as she cared for many others by doing home care until her retirement. Her love of baseball, playing cards and her many trips to Las Vegas, fostered many friendships through the years.
Pat will be remembered by so many that she opened her heart and home to who had the privilege to call her “Mom” and friend.
At the request of Pat, cremation has taken place. Celebration of life to be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Goderich Legion, Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice.
Shared by Carrie Meriam
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Jody Hodgert-Wheeler
I don’t remember a time when I didn’t see a smile on Pat’s face, from the first time I met her she welcomed me and made me feel as though I had always been a part of the Wheeler/Hutchinson family. It makes my heart hurt to hear this news and I send my deepest condolences to you 3 boys and the rest of her vary large extended family.
Matt Hozjan
Our sincerest condolences Steve, Brian and Brad. We lost a fantastic lady who always treated us like family from the day we met. We will all have great memories of the weekends we shared with you being our gracious host. God bless and Rest In Peace Pat, The Richmond Hill boys
Christina Garrick
So sorry for your loss. I sure will miss your mum, we had so great chats on her front porch. Take care thinking of you all at this time
Sharon Scruton
To: Steve, Brian and Brad I extend my deepest sympathy. Your Mom and I go back a long way, though not steadily. As youngsters, we figure skated and shared like friends. As others, we shared work experiences at the Goderich Psych. and with a team, planned the one and only reunion. Your Mom was instrumental with coming up with many missing names. Your Mom loved unconditionally, did not know how to say “no” and supported all walks of life. She will be missed by many.
Karen (White) Finnie
Very sad to hear of Pat’s passing. Our deepest condolences to the family. I babysat for Pat and Bill occasionally when the boys were little. She was a wonderful neighbour and friend to the White family.
Marlowe and Deb Austin
So sad to hear about Pat. She was such a kind lady.
Alana Gahwiler
I first met Pat at the Goderich Psychiatric Hospital in 1966 where we both worked and shared lots of fun and laughter. We worked together for many years and though we lived in different areas we remained friends and as the years passed and we raised our children and life happens, we were always glad to see one another. I will miss those occasional meet ups. My condolences to Pat’s family, Rest in peace Pat, you are in my prayers.
John & Barb White
Our condolences to Pat’s family. Sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Pat was always a good neighbour to all the White family for many years. John & Barb White
Nancy and Doug Sproul
So sorry Brian Steve and Brad. Pat was such an amazing sweetheart. We thought the world of her. We spent a lot of Saturday night neighbour nights together. We have a lot of wonderful memories. We will miss you Patty, Rest In Peace.
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Family – thinking of you with sadness. Pat- was special – to all who knew her.
With special remembrance – Sincerely – Cecelia Denomme.
Jody Clarke
Condolences to you and your family Steve ❤️❤️🙏🙏 love Jody and Perky xo
Shirley Erb
To Pats family and friends
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bonnie (White) Swarthout
I was deeply saddened to learn of Pats passing.She was a wonderful neighbour and family friend.
Sending my deepest sympathy to all of her family. Pat will be missed dearly by all who knew her..
Bonnie Swarthout
Becky and Dave McIvor
Deepest sympathies to Steve, Brian and Brad. Also sympathies to her good friend Mary . May Pat RIP
Carrie Meriam
I loved every single one of my visits with dear ol’ Pat..you will be missed ♥️ My deepest condolences to her boys..
Arlene Partridge
I had the great pleasure of being friends with Pat meeting her in 1973 when I started work at GPH.
She and Bill shared their family, friendship and hospitality freely . I enjoyed the barbecues, beers and much laughter.
I enjoyed her wonderful sense of humour but also her sharing her knowledge and people skills . Pat was the keeper of many stories and History of GPH / Goderich. I only saw her a few times after leaving Goderich with the closure of GPH but each meeting was like no time had passed at all. I will miss her.
Randy Gaynor
Pat ‘mom’ certainly always always had a warm gesture and a big heart. She is going to be greatly missed.
My sincere condolences to the entire family.
Chris Liddiard
A wonderful friendship since 1982, we shared many laughs and some trips to Vegas, lots across the border to Port Huron , Pats door was always open to everyone. I will miss her so much. Until we meet again dear friend
Julie Gagnier
Pat was an amazing woman who was so kind and loving. I had the pleasure of hanging out with Pat on occasion in goderich at her home when I was younger, at the park house when I was older, and most recently on a trip to Vegas a few years back. RIP Pat you will be greatly missed! ❤️❤️
Debbie Delyea
So sorry for your loss,deepest sympathy to the family.
David And Sheilar Orr
We both worked with Pat for many years and more recently, we had the pleasure of working with her on the 50th Reunion of the Goderich Psychiatric Hospital.
Always up beat, with a smile on her face very time we crossed paths, she will be missed. Our heart felt sympathy to all Pat’s family members.
Bruce Allin
Sad. She was a fine person. Always liked to stop and talk with her when I seen her on my walks.
Don Swan
So sorry to here of Pat,s passing. I worked with Pat at the Ontario Hospital [Bluewater Centre]. We had lots of fun times back in the 1960,s I also new her late husband Bill. RIP my fiend. Don
Judy Goulding
Steve, we first met your Mom a few years ago, on Canada Day, when you invited our family to watch the parade with your family outside your place. From that time forward, whenever we passed by in our Convertible,always waved to your Mom as she sat outside on her porch. On days that we walked by, we stopped to have a chat. We were always greeted with a big smile. We will miss her. Our love and condolences to you and the family.
john van eeken
goodbye neighbour lady. i will miss my daily walks and our chats on your deck. We will miss u dearly..
Michelle Gaynor
Rest in peace, Pat. I was always so grateful to Pat for her support of the horsemen.
Valerie Vanderburgh.
Will miss her and her furry friends, when I out for a walk.Her door was always open. Thanks for sharing your cat.
Condolences to all her family and friends. She will Be Missed. 🙏
Denise & Grant Langlois
Sending sincere condolences to Pats’ family. She truly will be missed as she was such a wonderful person.
Julia Fuller
She and I shared a love for the Packers. She was a lovely kind woman. I’m glad I knew her.
Tricia Bates
You could always count on Pat to welcome you with open arms and make you feel like one of the family. I will always remember the smiles we shared together. Lots of love and prayers to the Hutchins family. Pat is gone but will never be forgotten.
Nancy White
My sincere sympathy to Pat’s family on her passing. My mother and her mother were friends and I can remember visiting when I was young and have known Pat ever since. She will be missed
Yolanda Culbert
Such a joyful, welcoming, friendly woman who always smiled and had a kind word.
Diana and Randy Glousher / Graham
RIP Pat you lived your life to the fullest always a smile and a chat everyone that met Pat became her friend. Pat use to baby sit the 4 Oke girls back in the day. Xoxo
Diana and Randy Glousher Graham
Pat she lived her life to the fullest loving every one she touched became a friends doors always open for a chat. She baby sat the Oke girls in her younger years. RIP Pat xoxo
Dianne Leddy
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and good friend
You will be missed dear friend, RIP Pat.
Dianne and Harold
Larry & Brenda Hutchins
Heartfelt condolences & prayers for comfort in your time of great loss.
Heather wheeler
I look out my door and feel lost with out you next door. I know you are at peace and I will miss you for ever