Judith PATTERSON

Judith PATTERSON obituary

Judith PATTERSON

Judith PATTERSON Obituary

Published by Monteal Gazette on Jan. 30, 2017.
PATTERSON, Dr. Judith
Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 27, 2017, surrounded by friends and with her beloved German Shepherd, by her side. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Jamie Tiller, her loving parents, Glen and Barbara Patterson, and her dear sister Laurie. Judy leaves a large group of close and loving friends from far and wide who will miss her enthusiasm for life. Judy was an Associate Professor of Geology at Concordia University, in Montreal, Quebec, where she taught in the Environmental Geoscience B.Sc. programme. Her formal education was in the geological sciences, with a B.Sc. (Hons.) from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, an M.Sc. from the University of Calgary, and a Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. She did her graduate studies in the Baker Lake region of the Northwest Territories, and maintained a love of the far north throughout her life. Her recent area of research was modern environments, in particular the impact of fossil fuel combustion on the atmosphere, and specifically from the transportation sector. Her work has been published in a variety of journals. Judy was an ardent world traveller having visited Japan, Southeast Asia, Iran, the British Isles and in recent years enjoyed trips to the Himalaya Mountains in China, Sikkim and Nepal. An avid curler during the winter months, Judy cherished her free days in the summer at her cottage on Aylen Lake in the Madawaska Valley of Ontario. Many thanks to Dr. Ellen Rosenberg, the nurses and staff of the CLSC and NOVA, The Equinoxe Caregivers, and all the staff at McGill University Health Centre, Cedars Cancer Centre. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at the James Reid Funeral Home, 1900 John Counter Blvd. Kingston Ontario. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Kingston Humane Society. Arrangements for a celebration of life in Montreal will be announced at a later date.
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Adan Suazo

February 18, 2017

I am sad to hear of Judy's passing... She was a candid soul, a great teacher in life, and an amazing colleague. She will be sorely missed, but her tireless work will continue the shape of sustainability research for many years to come.

Anthony Perl

February 2, 2017

Judy Patterson was an accomplished and dedicated scholar who was not content to toil within the boundaries set by others. Judy left her mark on the world of environmental and transportation research, and will be remembered as a capable and diligent scholar who never gave up in the search for ways to help reconcile human society with the geological and climatological realities that ultimately govern our fate. Judy always believed that a better world could arrive through the pursuit of science, and that it was a scientist's responsibility to help shape that future. Her spirit will inspire many, including myself, in the years ahead.

Colleen Elliott

February 2, 2017

Judy was my mentor, my colleague, my ally, and my friend. I will always hold her in my heart. I want to thank all the people who took care of her in her last few months. I'm glad she had such good friends.

Kathleen-Marie Tracey

February 2, 2017

A super soul has joined the ranks of stars in the heavens! Remarkable woman... say hello to Edward for me ... thoughts and prayers xxxooo

Anna

January 31, 2017

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the broken-hearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2.

Ernest Strauss

January 31, 2017

Judith Patterson came into my office about 10 years ago. She was a bright and cheerful person whose paperwork was always well organized which made it such a pleasure to work on. I'm sure she is now in a better place, free of pain.

Tom Frisch

January 30, 2017

Very sad news. Judy worked with me north of the Back River in the summer of 1982. And yes, she took her dog along.

cassandra schafhausen

January 30, 2017

I only had the opportunity to meet Judy twice, but was struck by her sense of humor and the warmth of her smile. Mostly i've come to know her through her friends who are also mine. I wish I had known her better. Enjoy your new adventure Judy. I bet you'd have great stories to tell.

Yair Behar

January 30, 2017

Judith was a life force and a smile filled soul that was always there. We, Yair, Naomi and Jonathan Behar, will miss her optimism as she was our beloved mother, Carolyn, most cherished friend. Our deepest condolences to her parents and her entire family. We share in your great sadness.

Diana Nicholson

January 30, 2017

Darling Judy Geologist,
We will miss you so terribly, but at least have the consolation that you are free from pain and reunited with Jamie, King and other devoted 4- and 2-footed friends including a distinguished gathering of Wednesday Nighters who will welcome your knowledgeable and witty interventions.
You will always be in our hearts and minds' ear.
Dian & David, Daisy & Fling

Rosaleen Glavac

January 30, 2017

Heaven has become brighter now that you are there. I will miss you forever.

Sylvie Belanger

January 30, 2017

Your light will shine on in our hearts.

Ulysse sends all his love

Sylvie Belanger

January 30, 2017

Dearest Judy
Yvan and I worked very hard on poop compost with you and you made it a great success. We were proud to be involved with you. Ulysse worked on it too but mostly contributed to the poop part of the project. In 2005, despite both of us being single, we met the men of our dreams. We both got married, you in 2009, us in 2012. From now on, every time I'll see dog poop, we will think of you! We are sure that you are in heaven finally reunited with Jaime. You will be missed. Love

Sylvie, Yvan & Ulysse xxx

Henry Halls

January 30, 2017

It was a shock to learn of Judy's passing. It doesn't seem that long ago when she was a young colleague of mine at the University of Toronto in Mississauga, where her sunny personality brightened the daily lives of those of us in the Earth and Planetary Science discipline. Emeritus Professor Henry Halls

January 30, 2017

Judith was a great teacher and an important part of Science College. She was liked by all the students and admired by all the Fellows of the college.
Calvin Kalman, Principal, Science College, Concordia University

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