Died peacefully, in her 97th year, on July 18, 2024.
Left to mourn her passing are her four children, David and wife Bev, Susan and husband Stephen, Stephen and wife Tracy, and Sally and husband Alan, her seven grandchildren, Stacy, Scott, Sherry, Sarah, Colin, Dana and Geoffrey, and her many great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her beloved John (2002). Pat will be missed by so many. She touched so many people’s lives and treasured each and every relationship throughout her lifetime.
Pat was born in 1928 in Pancake Hill in West Huntingdon Township, Ontario, and completed her nursing studies at the School of Nursing of the Belleville General Hospital in 1949. It was during her studies there that she met her life-long companion, John, who was studying at Queen’s University. They subsequently married and moved to Goderich, where they built a family and a happy life together.
Pat had a long, full life, which she faced with energy, optimism, resilience, love and laughter. She was a compassionate and determined woman who enjoyed helping others. After a successful career in nursing, she retired to better pursue her twin passions of bridge and working with the Maple Leaf Chapter of the IODE, which she joined in 1962. However busy she was, Pat always had time to spend with her extended family—babysitting, playing euchre, baking cookies, and sharing stories. We should all hope to live life as fully as Pat did.
The family wishes to thank and note the exceptional care and compassion shown to Pat by Patricia Robinson N.P. and Dr. Kim Spacek and the other doctors and nursing staff at the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, and staff at Goderich Place, who looked after Pat so well for four years.
At Pat’s request, there will be no funeral service, and a private graveside service. Friends are instead invited to attend a Celebration of Life service at the Goderich Legion on Saturday, September 14 from 1-4.
If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation, Goderich or the Maple Leaf Chapter IODE.
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George Sutton
Pat and John were the perfect or as my dear friend Myles Murdock would say quintessential power couple. One of the real benefits of working with John at GDCI was meeting Pat. She was one fine lady and deserved every minute of her long wonderful life. To all the family, Diane and I send our sincere sympathy.
Mary Mole
Thinking of you Sue….condolences to all your family.
Pamela Scharfe (nee Cook)
Dear Stringer Family,
My condolences. Lots of fond memories of Pat at my Aunt Jean & Uncle Jack Cook’s cottage & home when I was younger. The bridge games were always serious but lots of laughter, and enjoying & sharing recipes of the latest delicious food & cocktails. May your wonderful memories of this special lady be a blessing.
Shirley Boyce
Our sincere condolences Sue and Steve and to all of your family..She definitely had a long life well lived..lve always remembered your mom as a pleasant and kind teacher to all of our nursing class, so many years ago. You will have so many memories to cherish. Hugs, Ken and Shirley.
Rosemary Beange
Thinking of you Sue at this sad time. Cherish your wonderful memories.
Rosemary Beange
Gail Kemp
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing, she was a lovely lady! I always enjoyed going to your Mom’s house, she always had cookies or some kind of baked goodies for me and Janet. My sincere condolences to the Stringer family
Jo-Anne Homan
What a girl!!!! She had a nursing career, she married the most wonderful guy, her family loved her to bits, When we would bump into each other we would share the latest event in each others lives. She knew she was blessed. I will miss her determination and sunny outlook on life. Jo-Anne Homan
Cathy Cook
To the Stringer Family
Pat was such a lady! Her strong love for her family was evident each time I saw her. I enjoyed her sense of humour from the stories Sue would tell me. Thinking of you and remembering her!
Joanne Walters
To the Stringer family — so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a lovely lady who lived a good long life. May many happy memories give you comfort now. God Bless.
Karen Sturdy
I was present at Goderich Place for the strawberry social when we all sang “Happy Birthday” to Pat. I am so glad that I stopped to say “hello” to her on my way out. She was a kind woman who, with her husband, contributed much to our
community. My sincere condolences to all in her family. Karen Sturdy
Tom and Kathie Kelly
So very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing.Thinking of the family at this difficult time.
Cathy Stoddart
A life well lived. Condolences sue and family.
Amy Fay
My condolences to all of the family ..thinking of you Sue
Cecelia Denomme
Dear Pat’s family – Pat was a beautiful person to know and remember as a special part of our community.
With sympathy – Cecelia Denomme
Heather Stewart
On behalf of the IODE Maple Leaf Chapter, I would like to extend our sincere sympathy. Pat was a cherished and outstanding member for 62 years. She participated in many executive roles, volunteered an abundance of her time and enjoyed other chapter activities throughout the years. Her compassion for others and dedicated loyalty to IODE was tireless. She will be missed.
Larry Papernick
I was sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. My condolences to the Stringer family. Pat was a dear friend of my mother. I have many fond memories of spending time with Pat and John when I was growing up.
Larry Papernick
Becky and David McIvor
Our sincere condolences to all the family of Pat. She was always kind and supportive is what I remember most. Cherish her memories and may she RIP
Ken & Sylvia McGee
To all of Pats family.
What a great couple they were. They will be remembered for many years to come as the kind and compassionate people they were and that is what you call a real legacy.