ADDISON, Patricia
1929 – 2016
Patricia Addison (nee Hope) passed away suddenly on August 29, 2016, at the age of 87. She was deeply loved by her husband of 60 years, Hugh Addison, who predeceased her by a year, and by her sons, Charles (Cynthia Sully) and James. She was a loving and devoted grandmother to Catherine, Heather, Kate, and Erin. She is survived by her sister, Helen Hart (David Hart) in Eastbourne, England; her nieces, Clare Hart and Ruth Hart; and her nephew, Anthony Hart. She is also remembered by her many good friends and her extended family. In addition to her beloved husband, Hugh, she was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Alexandrina Hope.
Patricia was born in Edmonton, Alberta, in 1929. She grew up loving art and playing the piano. She spent many happy days with her family at their cottage at Ma-Me-O Beach at Pigeon Lake, Alberta, along with her many relatives and friends. After high school, she went to work for Rule, Wynn, and Rule, a leading Alberta architectural firm. She ultimately became office manager in the Edmonton office.
In 1955, she met the love of her life, Hugh Addison. Patricia and Hugh were married in Edmonton in 1956, and started to build a life together. After her two sons came along, the family moved to North Vancouver in 1964 for Hugh's new job and then to West Vancouver, which was where Hugh was from. Patricia always cared deeply for her family and worked hard to support them by believing in them and looking after the family home. Patricia was always there with a comforting shoulder if things weren't going quite right.
In retirement, she spent many happy years with Hugh at their vacation home on Saltspring Island, tending to their garden and playing golf with many friends including Bill and Mary Hogg. She loved all her granddaughters deeply and was fiercely proud of them. Patricia lived a full life. She was and is loved and will be deeply missed.
Patricia's family would like to thank Janice, Heather, and Socki for enabling her to remain in her home over the past year.
There will be a gathering to remember Patricia at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 2. Hollyburn Funeral Home will provide more information for those wishing to attend. In lieu of flowers, a donation to BC Children's Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. For those wishing to share a memory of Patricia, please go to www.hollyburnfunerals.com.
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September 27, 2016
Pat was part of our bridge club for many years and the Addisons were great naighbours for 6 years in Forest Hills. We enjoyed many fun times with Pat and Hugh with the bridge club in Sudden Valley. My fond thoughts and prayers go out to all their family.
Marion Woodcock
September 12, 2016
So sorry for your loss. May cherished memories of Patricia and kind words of friends help ease the pain of loss.
September 10, 2016
Peter Black
Patricia and Hugh were both wonderful
Folks, Patricia always kind and supportive
Of our family and our business in Park Royal. We will miss them both, but will
Always have wonderful stories to
Remember of not only Pat but also Hugh.
Love to the Wonderful family..
Peter and Helen Black
September 8, 2016
My deepest condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort help you at this time of need.
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