PATRICIA CHEPONIS Obituary
PATRICIA (PAT) CHEPONIS May 6, 1953 - January 9, 2026
Patricia Cheponis (née Hassard) was born in Saskatchewan and grew up in Thompson, Manitoba, where she met and married her husband, Robert. They later moved to Thunder Bay, where they lived until Robert's death in 2023. Pat then moved to Ottawa to be near her daughter and son-in-law Cynthia and Nicolas.
Pat passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. She is lovingly remembered by Cynthia (Nicolas), and by her brother and sisters Darcy (Chris), Linda, and Debi (John), as well as by her extended family. She will be remembered for her love of reading, her kindness towards animals, and her gentle demeanor.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat's memory may be made to your local cat rescue organization or Humane Society.
Published by The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal on Jan. 17, 2026.