To The Down Family:
May the Lord hold you in his hands and comfort your spirit during your time of need.
Sincerely, Gerald & Jane Dearing

We are so very sad to hear that Pat has lost her battle. She was so very brave & we know that she did not give up easily. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Dave & Cathy
sent from New Zealand

Pat was an inspiration to many people, young and old alike. She was always a trusted individual who was counted on by many. She has left a legacy that many would envy and her kindness will be missed by all the hearts she touched. Bob and the girls were fortunate to have such an incredible partner and mother. She will be missed.

Our prayers are with each of you as you cope with the loss of your friend, who also filled the role of wife and mother. The rural and farming communities have lost a great advocate. We will miss her curious mind and her sparking smile.

My thoughts and prayers are with Bob, Patti, Barb, Cyndi, Deb and families. I know you will all find comfort in your many memories that will be with you always.

Laurie

I was so sad to hear that your Mother had lost her battle with Cancer. There are no words to help you through this time but you are loved and are in my prayers. She is now in the Lords hands and he will watch over her and all of you.
Peace be with you.

Susan

Bob, Patti, Barb, Cyndi, Deb & Families:
Heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Pat was a great lady and inspiration and role model and will be missed by all who have had the pleasure of knowing her.
Many special memories come to mind starting from way back when we tackled the school board for the addition of the kindergarten program, leading 4-H groups, figure skating and especially the trips to Toronto to see the Blue Jays.
Although we are not physically present, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim & Anne

My heart goes out to each of you during this sad time in the loss of Pat ,a dear wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother. She will be sadly missed by many of us who have fond memories of her and I hope those memories help you find some joy during this difficult time. She fought a tough battle with cancer the same way she pitched a good game- with strength and determination- and was a longtime part of the Downtown Dollies baseball team. Marilyn

Bob, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless! Pat was a very thoughtful helpful person. She will be missed.

So sorry to hear about your loss, she was a strong willed person and we know that she did not give up easily. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult and sad time.
Sincerely Jake and Deanne

We are all so very saddened to hear that Pat has lost her very courageous battle with cancer. She was an absolute wonderful neighbour and friend. Her generosity with her time and her many talents will be much missed. We will also miss her visits in the spring to pick daffodils for the Ausable Bayfield dinner and in the fall when she delivered fresh sweet corn. Our thoughts and prayers are with every one of you during this very difficult time.
God bless you all!

Sincerely,
Paul, Jan, Marshall & Chelsey

To the Down and Marshall Families
We are so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. If only she could have had more time to continue her fight for life , but God is in control , and he knows best. We pray that he will provide comfort and strength to you all, at this time .

We are sorry to hear of that Pat has passed away. Pat always was a strong champion for her friends and fellow farmers. She willl be missed. Our sympathies to Bob and to the rest of the family.

Please accept our sympathy in the loss of Pat, your dear wife, mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

To the Down Family
We have been fortunate to know and meet such a dedicated person in the HCFA as Pat.
May the good memories give you strength in her passing.
Our sincere condolences and God bless,
Renée and Walter Stalenhoef

Dear Bob, Patti and family,
Please accept my sympathy for your loss of Pat.
Pat shared her enthusiasm energy and dedication to whatever she tackled. My memories of Pat where her generous contributions to VON and especially the Palliative Care Program as well as her time at the County. Pat always had a special knack of being there when you needed her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time .
Sincerely ,
Karen Lehnen

Dear Bob and Family: Our sincere sympathy to you and your family
on the loss of a dear wife, mother and grandmother. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

Safe In the arms of Jesus.In our thoughts and prayers Ron And Wendy Gregoire and family

Dear Cindy, Barb, Patti and Deb….
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. She was a terrific lady and I have many great memories of your Mom when I was growing up. Coaching baseball……Sunday School……and the many visits to your home Cindy to visit. May you find comfort in the many great memories you have of your Mom. My thoughts are with you and your Dad at this very difficult time.

We have many happy memories of our times together at Co-op functions and other festivities. Pat was special lady, and we know that your family will miss her enormously. Our thoughts are with you all.

Dear Bob, Patti, Barb, Cyndi, Deb and families
We have all suffered a tremendous loss. She was a very special friend and I will miss all the thoughtful things she did to show how she cared. It is so hard to be in Calgary at times like these but i do send you my support and prayers.

I was sad to hear about your loss. I have lots of fond memories of working on the farm.

Bob, our deepest and most caring condolences are felt for you and your family at the loss of Pat, wife, mother, grandmother and your longtime friend. As tenants that became friends we have never known more, honest, caring, and thoughtful landlords than you and Pat, who, like my own mother, was a lady through and through.
She’ll be missed here…

Bob, Patti, Barb, Cyndi, and Deb my thoughts are with you each of you. Pat was a corner stone to our community in many ways as we grew up and continued to be. I consider myself very fortunate to have known Pat. She will be terribly missed.

Karen

We were saddened to hear of your loss of Pat. Try to draw strength knowing she is at peace and in no more pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Down Family
So sorry to hear of the loss of Pat. May God comfort you at this time.

My sincere sympathy to all Pat’s family, she will be greatly missed by many.

Bob, Patti, Barb, Cyndi and Deb and Families Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this sad time. God Bless you all. She was a great lady and will be missed by all that knew her.

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss; I have great memories of Pat from when I was growing up, baseball, 4H and just being neighbors. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Bob, Patti, Barb, Cindy, Deb and family: It is with great sadness that I extend to you my heartfelt sympathy. I know what its like to lose a parent way too soon. Treasure your memories of your mom. As i write this I think back on all the times riding in the back of the station wagon on the way to a ball game or practice. Those were fun times. Fastest car ride I ever had… Thinking of you all at this time. Bonnie

Bob, Patti, Barb,Cyndi, Deb and families,
We are very sorry to hear that Pat passed away. She was a wonderful lady. I will always have great memories of her kindness and generosity to her neighbours and the community. My deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Sheryl, Jim, Nathan and Kathryn Infanti

Our Sincere Sympathy Bob and your family in losing your dear Pat.
She was a wonderful roll-model for everyone to follow.
Unfortunately, we are in Florida just now so will be unable to attend her funeral, but will be thinking of you. GOD BLESS YOU ALL and may HE help to ease your pain.
Sincerely, Carl & Jean Mills

I was so sorry to read of your loss. I will be thinking about you in the days to come.

To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die. -Thomas Campbell

My Sincerest Condolences.

Patti and family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for you and your family at this very sad time in your lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember all the great times.

I am so sorry to hear of Pats’ passing. I did not realize until a conversation with Dad last weekend that she was so ill. She was a leader in the community and will be sadly missed.

I have fond memories of car-pooling with her when we took a course together at Clinton when we were both working towards our BA’s on a part time basis. We had some great discussions!

She has left a tremendous legacy.

Jim

I wish to pass on my condolences to all the Down family on their loss of Pat.
She was a fine mother and support to her family and we at King Street United Church see that expressed so visibly in daughter Cyndi and grandchildren Andrew, Jessica and Emma.
May our loving God bless you.

Reverend Allan Miller

To the Down Family:
Most sincere sympathies to you all. I know first hand how devastating it is to lose your Mom. Your life has been left with a huge void. Thankfully you have each other for support but it sure does not diminish in anyway your huge loss.

I knew Pat from the many years that I worked at the Co-op. You are all in my thoughts and prayers right now.
Sincerely, Tena McKay

Sincere sympathy to each one of you at this very difficult time. Life is so uncertain and at times very difficult for us to understand ‘why’. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill and Audrey

Please accept my sincere sympathy in this sad loss. Pat has always been center in my memories of Exeter United, her commitment to her church was so evident. I loved her smile and her laugh, her creativity and her warm personality. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers will include all of you in the difficult days and months ahead. Live will not be the same. Bless you all. Elly and Ivan Dow

Dear Bob and family:

We are sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers and this difficult time.
Pete and Wendy and boys

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

So sorry for your loss- You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Earl & Kathryn Keller
Kathy, Kasie & Kyle DaSilva

Dear Bob, Patti AND families
I know the ag. community will miss PAT’s loyal involvement!
It was a PLEASURE to meet Pat and admire her fortitude for the farmer.
PLEASE accept my condolences. I wish you PEACE.
Joanne Osborne
Petrolia, ON

Bob, Patti, Barb, Cyndi, Deb and families –Please accept our sincere condolences. Your wife/mother was a special lady and we were fortunate to know her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

We are sorry to hear that Pat has lost her battle. She was an inspiration to those who knew her. She will be missed and long remembered for her dynamic broomball skills and her ladylike conduct. Our thoughts are with you.

With sadness this morning Ruth and I learned of Patricia’death.Our roots are in Kirkton as were Patricia’s.To Bob and family we extend our sympathy.We have pleasant memories of good times with the Marshall family-and are thinking especially to-day of Marilyn,Iris,Dave and Loralee.The McAllister family (of Bayfield U.Church) is in our thoughts also.
It is rewarding and inspiring to read in the obituary of Patricia’s enthusiasm,commitment,and energy given to family and community! A role model!!
May memories of happy times strengthen you in your sorrow.
Sincerely
Ed

Bob and Family:

Please accept our sincerest condolences on Pat’s passing.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

J.D. (Doug) & Beth Cluff
Burlington, Ontario

Dear Bob and family,
It was with great sadness that I read about your beloved wife, mother, grandmother’s passing. It is so difficult to say farwell to one you love and who has added so much to your lives. I met Pat at Heartland Credit Union several weeks ago where she shared with me her fight with cancer. I was truly upset to know this fine lady had this to deal with. ‘What no one ever saw or heard, what no one ever thought could happen, is the very thing God prepared for those who love him.’ 1 Corinthians 2:9 I pray that all your wonderful memories over the years will substain you through your loss.

To Bob, Patti, Barb., Cyndi, Deb and families,
We send deepest sympathy to all of you at this sad time. We well remember our pleasant associations in Exeter and at Usborne School with all of you. May God sustain you and bring you comfort!
Ken and Lois Ottewell from B.C.

Patti and Family,

Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. Pat was a good friend of our parents. She will be sadly missed by the entire community. Although it is difficult to lose a loved one, take comfort knowing that Pat is now in the best possible place; in the hands of our Lord!

Dave and Mary Ann

Sorry to hear that Pat has lost her battle. She was an inspiration to all. She will always be remembered for using her life to help others enjoy theirs. I greatly enjoyed working with her in council and other committees.
Rob and Ann
sent from Florida

The hardest thing in life is to lose a loved one…… please accept my deepest sympathies at this difficult time….

Love Pam

To all the family, so sorry to hear, that Pat is gone, it was last spring when Pat and Bob dropped in to Citus Woods in Lakeland to say hello on their way home, I always liked Pat, she was a great inspiration to all, and will be missed by all who knew her.

Bob, Patti, Barb, Cyndi, Deb and families:
I was saddened to hear that Pat had lost her battle with cancer.
To you all, she will be remembered as an extrordinary wife, mother, and grandmother. To the rest of us who had the honour of knowing Pat, we have lost an amazing friend and human being.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely Elizabeth

Bob and Family.
We were so saddened to hear of Pat’s passing. She truly was a hero to those of us who knew her well. We have so many fond memories of Pat, from growing up with her, the Marshall New Year parties when we we were young and spending time at the cottage. We pray that you will find the strength in the memories that you have of her. We have many and those are the memories that will in fact keep us going on.
Warmly
Mike and Linda

Our deepest condolences on the passing of Pat…she was truly a remarkable lady. Thinking of your family at this sad time.
Bob, Sharon, Megan, Nicole & Scott Pavkeje

my forever friend and your family,

I pray for courage and strength for you for the coming days, weeks, months and years. I know you will honour your mother well.

I found this in a card I sent to my mother a long time ago and thought of you “now and forever…when I look up at the wonder of the sky, I thank God for lending me you.”

My sincerest sympathies Nellie

Barb, Patti and families

Please accept our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.

Tom and Nancy Hartai and family
Exeter

Dear Patti, Barb, Cyndi and Deb
I was so sorry and sad to learn of your mother’s passing. I always remember Mrs Down being very interested and involved in her daughters’ education and all their school activities.
My sincere condolences.
Rae Wild (Bracebridge)
former SHDHS staff

Greetings Bob & Family

I was very sorry to learn of Pat’s death. She was a wonderful woman. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all that had the honour and pleasure to know her.

Be well in this sad time.

Sincerely

Tim Beard

Dear Bob, Girls and Families
There are no words, with the magnitude of your loss.
Please know you are in our thoughts, our prayers; our hearts ache for you.

Bob, Patti, Barb, Cyndi, Deb and families,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your loving wife, mother and grandmother Pat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you travel through this difficult journey ahead.

Bob and family –
Our sincere sympathy in the great loss of your dear wife,
Mother and Gramma. Pat will be missed greatly by her
family, church and entire community.
Treasure the memories of a wonderful lady.
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Larry and Joyce & Family

Dear Bob and Family:
It was with a great deal of sadness that we learned of Pat’s passing. We have many fond memories of you and Pat’s friendship while we were in Exeter and since being in St. Marys.
Bev also remembers having the girls in Sunday School.
Pat will be greatly missed by her family, friends and her community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Our deepest Sympathy.
Bev & Isa

To the Down family Bob we are thingking of you at this time of sorrow. Pat was agreat worker in the church, and what ever she done. Pat will be greatly missed. Lois & Irv.

I am so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I had the privilege of getting to know Pat when we were learning about and using Circles together to address community conflict. I remember her as being such a bright and dynamic spirit…so grounded and wise…so open to new ideas…and, with a twinkle in her eye, so ready to find the humour in life. I was inspired by Pat and have felt such admiration and respect for her as a leader, and as well for her love and commitment to those around her – to her community. I am so sorry for the loss of one so special, loved by so many, and who has had made a real difference in this world. My thoughts and prayers are with you, her family.

Bob, girls and families,
I am deeply saddened that Pat lost her valiant battle that she fought with her notable determination & strength. As she was involved in so many areas of community life outside of her family life, there will be a huge emptiness felt by many that share in the sorrow of your loss. I personally will greatly miss Pat, her energy & committment at the spring rummage sales and at church, of course. It’s been an honour & an inspiration to have worked with her on the organizing team for the past 10 years. May you find comfort knowing Pat is with God and found peace. We hope that many fond, precious memories and support of family & friends will give you comfort & ease the profound sadness in your hearts. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers,
Linda & Bill Russell

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Down and Marshall families in the loss of Pat. She was a great lady and will be truly missed.

Bob and Family
Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to all of you at this time of loss. There will be no way to replace her but you can focus on all of the great things that happened in and to your family over the past decades. Pat’s smiling face,cheerful greetings,encouraging and positive comments, and willing help will be missed by many
Dorothy and Jim Chapman

Dear Bob & family

I first met Pat in Mississauga at OFA board meetings. She was a tireless worker for and defender of Agriculture and her community.

I am sorry to hear that Pat lost this battle. My thoughts are with you all.

Sharon M. Weitzel

Dear Bob and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss. I heard last week at the DFO annual meeting that Pat was not well and was saddened to hear this week that she is gone. I remember Pat as a passionate advocate for her OFA members at the board meetings. She was truly dedicated to her farmers, community and family.
Best regards,
Debra Pretty-Straathof

Dear Bob and Family
Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. We have pleasant memories of Pat and her activities in the Figure Skating and community projects.
Cherish the memories of a lady on the go and who made a difference.
Regards to all. Flo, Jack and Family

We would like to offer our condolences. We always remember Pat’s beautiful sunflowers and delicious corn she brought to our cottage a few summer’s ago. Her presence will be missed.

Dear Bob and Family:

We would like to extend our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless.

Robert, Doug, Barb and Family
Windsor, Ontario

From the Regele family: sorry to hear of your loss. we enjoyed working with Pat on the federation Pat was dedicated to improving the lively hoods of all farmers . Thanks for all of your work both Pat and Bob. Best regards chuck ,carolanne regele and family.

So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Thinking of all of you at this sad time.
Marg Pavkeje

Dear Bob and family,

Our sincere condolences to all of you at this sad time. As so many have already expressed, Pat was an inspiration to this community. I sat with her on VON Paliative Care Advisory Committee for several years and always enjoyed conversations with her especially about our families and life on the farm. She truly was a great great lady.
Shawn and Marion

Our deepest sympathies
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Love Cory and Tracey Edwards(Oke)

We are in B.C. and just read of this sad news. We extend our sympathy to Bob and the girls. Hope all your happy memories are a comfort in the days ahead.
Elaine & Jack

Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your wife, Mom and Grandma, please accept our condolences

Bob and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time of sorrow.
Jamie, Danielle, Mackenzie & Erin

Pat was a tireless worker and tremendous representative of any of the many orginizations she represented. She will be greatly missed . We are sorry that she lost her battle with cancer. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

John and LInda

Bob and family
Please accept our sincere condolences on Pat’s passing.Our thoughts are with you.
We will miss seeing Pat on the lawnmower cutting the grass at the lake. As I walk amongst the trees as well as watch the bushes and shrubs she planted grow along the ravine I will remember a woman who appreciated nature and agriculture and left a positive footprint on the earth for future generations.
Take care of yourselves and each other.
Deepest sympathies

We share your sorrow. After just losing Mom we know what a void it leaves in your family. May memories, family and friends comfort you at this time. Our sincere sympathy. The Johns Family

Dear Cyndi and family

So sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sincerely, Sandy Somerville Bonner

Dear Patti,
I met your mom and dad last year at the Cancer Centre. My son was undergoing treatments too at that time. Your mom and I had a wonderful conversation together discussing education philosphies. In that brief encounter, I realized what a dynamic and wonderful human being your mom was. I had hoped that we would one day meet again. Please accept my sincere sympathy to your dad and entire family at this difficult time.
Marg

Dear Bob, Family and Community
To have one person weave her goodness into so many of our lives is truly an inspiration. Lets celebrate her life and her gifts to us with the many memories and find peace in each other.
Ruth Knight

On behalf of the Norman Heights Beach and Cottage Association , we offer our deepest condolences to the family and community for the loss of a cherished love one

To Pat’s family.
My sincere condolenses to all of you at this very sad time in your lives. I shall always remember Pat as a very committed, caring and cheerful woman. We first met when she served on our VON Perth-Huron Board of Directors and she fulfilled this role with passion and integrity. And her humour – we always found something to laugh about. I know you will all miss her greatly. Patti it has been years, but whenever I met your Mom she was sure to update me. Take care and treasure all the wonderful memories.

Shirley Hanlon
Tavistock

I will always remember the coaching, leadership, and friendship that Pat (and Bob) provided me as a member of the Kirkton Midget fastball team and later as a teammate of the Downtown Dollies.

My thoughts and prayers are will the family at this time of lose.

My Deepest Sympathies to the Down Family.
One thing you could always count on was Pat’s beautiful smile and her cheerful personality. So hard to imagine she is gone.
SuzAnne Maple,Florida

Deb, Dave & Family,

I just learned today about the loss of your mom. We are sincerely sorry. She sounded like a remarkable lady.

Michelle & Derek

Dear Bob & family,

We were sorry to learn of Pat’s passing. We both remember our earlier meeting times when you & Pat were facilitators offering the “Partners In Success” course for farming couples – like ourselves.

You both were wonderful role models to young farmers just starting out. (We are older now and retired from dairy farming.)

We think of you in prayers and may Pat’s memories be cherished forever and in the coming days.

God Bless!

Jim & Donna Fischer
RR3,
Walkerton,ON.
NOG 2VO

My sincere condolences to the Down family. I am very sad to hear about the passing of your mom and wife. Pat was a great role-model and coach to myself and many young girls. She obviously has touched the lives of many people. My thoughts are with you all.

Sincerely,
Brenda Bell

Dear Bob and Family
I was saddened to hear of Pat’s illness and now of her passing. During my many years as your tenant I always knew that Pat cared when I called about something. I always thought of you and her as friends. You have my sympathy.

John Dungey
Mitchell

Hi to all
Just got home from holidays and saw that pat lost her battle. My deepest condolences to everyone. I enjoyed the many chances that our paths crossed….ball field, church, life, etc. Thinking of you all at this time.

Hello One and All in the Immediate and Extended Marshall Family
I read in the St.Marys paper today that Pat has died. We hadn’t seen much of each other since we played ball together in Kirkton and still her death was a shock to me. I just want to send my condolences to you all, and Pat, May You Rest in Peace.

Dorothy(Irvine)Fenz

Sorry to hear about the passing of Pat.
I met her when I was working at the Exeter Times-Advocate and admired her enthusiasm and sincerity.
My deepest sympathies.

I was truly saddened to learn of your loss as I was going through the process of saying good- bye to my father. My deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother to all 4 daughters as I knew you all through highschool and some years later. I recall the one year playing slo-pitch with Cyndi and Barb and your mom on the “Downtown Dollies” team.

My thoughts to you and your families from my family,

Marilyn Lutchman(Brand)

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of Pat…she was a wonderful lady.
Paul & Beth Anstett and family.

January 21, 2010 at 8:52 pm
To the Down family:
I tried to send a message earlier but I think I failed.
I apologize for not being able to attend the funeral. My medical problems have left me in a positon where I am unable to walk or even to stand in line.
I didn’t know Pat very well but she always seemed to have the time to smile and say hello. I recall where she had a party fo the Cross Country when Patti was a budding star.
All of the girls were smart and stood up or themselves. This was a relection of the good parenting they received.
May I pass on my best wishes to the entire family.