Patricia Ann (Larsen) Boychuk
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Pat left us peacefully September 8th at St. Joseph's Villa in Dundas, Ontario. Born in Toronto to Emma Rentz of Thunder Bay, she was adopted by Harold and Irene Larsen and was raised in Hamilton. Loving, loyal and stubborn wife of Kenneth for 58 years. Caring and entertaining mother of Cameron (Isabel) and Timothy. Generous and open-hearted grandmother of Abby. We miss her love of life, her delight in nature, and her determination to endure through very difficult physical challenges. Sister of Joyce, Butch, Bryan, and the late Gary Rentz (Alyss). Sister-in-law of Robert and the late Belva Boychuk, Marilyn and Bob Snider, the late Catherine and late Gerry Wasilik, Betty McNicol (Barry), Linda Martini and Patrick Field. Missed by many nephews and nieces. Starting at an early age, Pat's piano and organ playing was a gift to everyone in range of hearing. She graduated in 1960 from the Royal Conservatory of Music, and played the organ at Christ our Saviour Lutheran, Redeemer Lutheran and Pilgrim Lutheran Church for decades. She loved to entertain friends and family at parties and special occasions. Pat was very creative and wrote many songs and ditties to the delight and dismay of her family. Pat worked for many years at Inasmuch House and volunteered at Good Shepherd preparing food and providing aid to the disadvantaged. She always had a big heart and befriended those in need. She is sadly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph's Villa would be warmly appreciated. We would like to thank the staff at St. Joseph's Villa for the wonderful care given to Patricia. Cremation has already taken place. A celebration of life will occur at a later date.

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Published in The Hamilton Spectator on Sep. 11, 2020.
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September 11, 2020
I had the pleasure of speaking with Patricia over the last few weeks and learning about her life. I was saddened to hear about her sudden passing and I just wish she had had the chance to go back home. May God bless her in the afterlife.
Maaz Shanjer
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September 11, 2020
It has been many, many years since I saw Pat. We were at Delta Collegiate together in the 50's, where we took gym class together. That's where I learned she had physical challenges from a childhood illness. I remember her as chatty, likable and full of energy and enthusiasm. Then, mid-Grade 11, I moved to Stoney Creek and became good friends with Marilyn Boychuk, Pat's sister-in-law to-be. Pat and Ken were just starting to date at that time.
In 1963, I married outside our group of friends, but really wanted Pat to play at my wedding which she did beautifully. I think of Pat to this day whenever I hear Purcell's "Trumpet Voluntary".
Seeing her obituary today and reading the names of old friends brought back so many wonderful memories of spending time at the Boychuk's on Fruitland Road, now bittersweet with Pat's passing. I want to say hello to old friends never forgotten and to express my sincere sympathy to Ken and to Marilyn, and to all of Pat's extended family.
Kathy Bradley (now Hazlewood)
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