HLADY: Patricia Winnifred (Wachowich) Hlady, of Grand Bend, formerly of Windsor, at age 84. After a valiant fight with heart failure and cancer, Patricia died peacefully, at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Beloved wife of Bohdan Michael Hlady. Loved mother of Vickie (Vince), Phil (Lori), Tanya (David), and Gerald (Suzanne). Cherished Baba of Joel, Christine (Luke), Sarah, Anastasia, Paulina, Kaiya, Boden, and Tegan. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Allan and Bette Wachowich, Lucy Wachowich, Bernice Diamond, William and Josephine Hlady, Alice Hlady, Mary and John Heisler. Predeceased by her parents Philip and Anastasia (Stepchuk) Wachowich, siblings and in-laws Elizabeth and Harold Blinston, Victoria Wachowich, Edward Wachowich, Mary and Leo Dumaine, Cecelia and George Kokotailo, Adelaide and Gary Callahan, James Diamond, Peter Hlady, Edward and Grace Hlady, Victor and Alexandra Hlady, James Hlady, and Elsie Craig. Remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families.

As a young woman, Patricia was an accomplished artist and played piano. She graduated from the University of Alberta with a degree in Home Economics. Following a brief career as a dietician and RCAF officer, and marrying Ben, Patricia threw her whole heart into raising her four children. Patricia was well known for supplying the neighbourhood kids with popsicles and cookies, sewing clothing for herself and children, and letting the kids lick the beaters from whipped cream or chocolate cake. Patricia pinched thousands of perogies and made sure that the Polish/Ukrainian traditions of her youth were passed on. She made sure that her family was healthy and modelled an active lifestyle as a lifelong fitness devotee, swimmer, and walker. She was an active volunteer for her parish and children’s schools. Patricia was an avid reader and loved to play bridge with friends. Patricia valued her education, and ensured that her children and grandchildren had the encouragement and support needed to achieve at the highest levels. She always urged everyone to do their best, and then do better. We will miss her profoundly.

At Patricia’s request, cremation has taken place. A Private Memorial Mass for immediate family will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Grand Bend on Saturday, December 4, 2021. Interment at the Pinery Cemetery, Grand Bend. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations (payable directly) to a local hospice or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.