After declining health for several months, Patricia passed away quietly in her sleep at Hillsdale Estates in Oshawa, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Pat was born in Amherstburg, Ontario, on October 27, 1932 to the late John and Marjorie Foster.

Pat is survived by her niece Jerrie Ployart (late Robert) of Sarnia, and her nephew-in-law John Bittman (late Carol) of Dundas, by 5 great-nephews, 4 great-great-nephews and 2 great-great-nieces; as well as many other family and friends who have loved her dearly over the years, along with her favorite dog Icy.

She will be sadly missed; especially by her long-standing friend Helen Ormiston.

Pat spent her whole life serving others and dedicated her nursing profession to the care of the sick and dying. She was Director of Nursing at Toronto General, a long-time member of the Oshawa Senior Citizen’s Auxiliary and long-standing member of the IOOF Rebekahs.

She participated in many activities and volunteer work at the former Oshawa General Hospital and was a frequent soloist at many lodges and churches.

Visitation will be held at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa on Monday April 29, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 a.m.; reception to follow the service; a graveside farewell at GROVESIDE CEMETERY, Brooklin at 2:00 p.m.

Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com.

Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Hillsdale Estates for the exceptional care Pat received.

Donations in memory of Pat may be made to Parkinson Canada https://donate.parkinson.ca/site/Donation2?df_id=5681&mfc_pref=T&5681.donation=form1 , Alzheimer Society of Durham Region https://on.alz.to/site/Donation2?3014.donation=form1&df_id=3014&mfc_pref=T&s_locale=en_CA , or charity of choice.