Peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Patricia Joanne (Hunter) Atkinson passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Loved and loving mother of Beth. Pat was predeceased by her husband James, infant son Daniel, her parents Allan and Elizabeth Hunter and brother Brian Hunter.
She is survived by her sister Susan Hill (late Jim), her niece Patricia and nephews Ted (Liz), Chris, Wes (Martina) and Dale.
Pat was a dedicated employee of St. Joseph’s Villa for thirty years and a Guider for forty years with the 1st Greensville unit. She will be fondly remembered by all those whose lives she touched.
One of Pat’s greatest pleasures was crafting plastic canvas creations that she gifted to family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main St., Dundas on Sunday January 28th, 2:00 P.M.- 4:00 P.M., and funeral service will be held Monday January 29th, at Christ Church, 92 HWY 8, Dundas at 11:00 A.M..
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation or Girl Guides of Canada.
I only have had the pleasure of knowing Pat for a short few years now since I started working with her daughter Beth. She was a one of a kind lady. So thoughtful and you could tell this by the love and support she had for others. She was surely special. There were often times she drove me home to Hamilton from Dundas because the weather was bad. I will cherish the moments and laughter in the back of her car for eternity. Rest in peace, go dance with your Hubby James.
My everything. Thoughts and love go out to Beth at this time. I love you Bethykins. Stay strong. I am always here.
Beth I am very sorry to hear of her passing. She was always smiling and very nice in Guiding! I knew Pat as a girl and adult member of Guiding and I loved catching up at the cookie booth during the Rockton Fair. Heaven has been gifted a wonderful woman!
Pat was such a generous,loving and giving person. She was always there whenever someone needed help with anything. Thoughts and hugs go to Beth during this difficult time.
Pat, a wonderful person. I was lucky enough to have Pat as a friend, from day one as we grew up down the street from each other.
We went to brownies/guides together and she was a leader when my daughter went. Then all 3 of us, worked at the Villa together for many years. I’ve seen many sides of Pat and loved them all.
My sympathy and love to the family ❤️
I’m so sorry to hear about her passing. She will be missed by all in her Guiding family
I have had the pleasure of knowing Pat for over 25 years first as fellow Guider and then as a coworker at St. Joesphs villa. Pat was fun to work alongside and cared deeply about all the work she did and all the people she knew. Pat will be deeply missed
Pat was a caring person and a dedicated employee. I have two of her creations for my grandchildren that we will treasure.
Rest in peace.
I didn’t know Pat well or for very long but she was a kind and compassionate lady.
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
What a beautiful woman your mother was Beth and she was so proud of you. I got to know Pat as we worked for at less 30 years together at St Joseph’s Villa after spending time on second floor working in the dining rooms together and continued on to Tulip Gr. They were some of are best times
I’ll never forget all she did for my mother when she lived at the Villa always giving 100% to the residents. Pat was so kind with a beautiful heart & soul sharing her love for the staff & residences, always giving what ever she had to other xo
Beth, with much love, I am so sorry, your mom was a special person and I loved her! We had a mutual love of old country music and she would sing with me while we worked. We went to a concert together and sang the whole way home from CasinoRama! Bruce taught her guides how to make sushi and we will miss her, she loved her family and friends dearly❤️
We are heartbroken ,Pat was such a sweet person.Evelyn and I have a lot
of fond memories of her Jim and Daniel.
I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was my girl guide leader. I looked up to her so much. She will be greatly missed.
Pat was my brownie leader nearly 40 years ago at Christ Anglican Church. It was there her and my mom met (Lorraine Fraser), and a true friendship and bond was made. Her and my mom attended and enjoyed several craft shows together over the years.
Pat made each of my 4 children when born, a block collection with their first initial on each one. To this day each of them still have it and will keep as a memory sake.
I am truly sorry for your loss Beth. Your mom was one of a kind, a true gem. If you need anything please don’t hesitate to reach out to mom or I.
I am so sorry for your loss Beth and Family. We met 45 years ago at Christ Anglican Church. We both loved our crafts and would sell them in stores and at the hospital gift shops. I used to tease Pat “You better get those hands going, we just got a big order”. I will miss her friendship and kindness to me over the years. Please reach out to me, Beth, anytime. Love Lorraine.
So sorry to read about the loss of your sister, Sue and Aunt, Dale and Wes. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Dave and Marnie Strauch
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom, Beth. Hailey and I have some wonderful memories of her during the Guiding years. We are thinking about you.
Sorry to hear the sad news about your Mum, Beth. I have known her for all her forty years in Guiding I think. We went to Our Cabana in 1983 now forty years ago. She must have influenced so many girls from the Greensville area and many leaders too. Always willing to help out especially with camp cooking. I have fond memories of our Winter weekends at Doe Lake. Sincere sympathy to you and Aunt Susan.
We express our deepest condolence to you and the rest of the family over the passing of your wonderful mother. She is a very sweet and caring person. May God’s comfort and pice embrace you as you grieve her loss.
Garth and Wilma
Beth, Susan, and family
I can’t believe we are already a week later. The rollarcoaster ride that we just want to get off
I will never forget the first time I met Beth and Pat. I was a guide at the time and we were going up to Doe Lake winter camp
The friendship that we developed Beth and I continued to guide together as a Pathfinder and Cadet. I will never forget Shrimp’s caring and compassion
As leaders now we have shared times of camping and cookie sales at Rockton Fair just name a few.
I am always a text or phone call away
We were very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Our sincerest condolences.