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William Styles Obituary
STYLES, William James Patrick, B.M.Sc., C.D. Lt Col retired, Royal Canadian Corps of Signals August 14, 1921 July 30, 2011 Pat was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, the elder son of the late Alfred and Ila (Pentland) Styles. After attending Campion College he enrolled in the class of 1938 at Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario, studying electrical engineering. Pat joined the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals in 1941 and was with the Canadian invasion forces at Juno Beach, Normandy on June 6, 1944. In 1948 he married Joyce Kitchen of Brantford, Ontario. Choosing to remain in the military, Pat served in Canada, Europe and Washington, DC through to 1972 when he and Joyce retired to Victoria, B.C. He then began a successful business career in real estate and as part owner of the Fireside Video stores. Pat had many pastimes, including golf, electronics and photography, and was a passionate follower of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Pat died peacefully after a brief stay at Royal Jubilee and Victoria Hospice. He will be greatly missed by Joyce, his wife of 63 years, son Richard (Lana), daughter Diane, brother Geoff (Jackie) and other family members and friends. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation for the compassionate care provided by Victoria Island Health Authority and Beacon Community Services during the last 7 months. A celebration of Pat's life will be held at the Victoria Golf Club Friday, August 5, 2011 from 2 4PM. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully asks that donations be made to the Military Families Fund, 4210 Labelle Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2. 633178
Memories and Condolences
for William Styles
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August 5, 2011
Geoff & Jackie: While we cannot be there in person with you today to participate in the celebration ceremony of Pat's life, please know we are thinking of you. We express our condolences to Joyce and family. We are confident in the fullness of time that memories will comfort because love lives on forever. Jim & Lou, Pat & Cam, Barry & Lillian and families
Bill Kitchen
August 4, 2011
Dear Aunt Joyce,
It is with sincere regret that I learned of the loss of Uncle Pat. I recall a a child following the career and moves of my uncle in the military from Europe to Ottawa to Washington and thinking the great experience that you and he must of had during your lives together. While visits to Brantford family reunions were few, we always appreciated the efforts made by Pat and yourself to attend and share your lives with the rest of the family.
He had a good life and was fortunate to share it with yourself.
Sincerely,
August 3, 2011
Dear Joyce,
I want to express my sadness for your profound loss of a wonderful husband,father and friend to all.
As a close friend of Diane for many years I felt I knew you both and of your kindness and strength.The few times we meet confirmed my beliefs as you were both gracious and full of curiosity about all matter of subjects...full of lifes forces.
May you remember all the gifts your partnership gave you in this time of grief.
sincerely,
janis stewart
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