Alma Patricia Cummings

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of Mrs. Cummings. I remember Mrs. Cummings fondly as my dance teacher. She encouraged a love of dance and helped me become more disciplined. The yearly dance shows were something I looked forward to even after I had finished dancing. She will be missed.

Dear Bob, Alison & family,

Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Pat, an exceptional and inspiring woman. We will forever hold her cheerfulness and grace in our hearts.

Warm thank yous to the Cummings/Cowan families for the fabulous years of dance.

Laurie, Paul, Kirina (Stothers) & Brendan Deelman

I have such wonderful memories of my dance lessons with Pat.

In loving memory of a wonderful person.

Mrs. Cummings was an inspiration to so many of us growing up in the Alberni Valley during the 50's & 60's. Pat Cummings introduced us to the world of dance and indeed to the much larger world of the Arts.
Thank you Mrs. Cummings for your generousity of spirit, for your sense of humour, for your creative energy, for your encouragement and for for sharing your enormous talent for so many wonderful years. You made a huge difference in so many lives. I and many hundreds of others will always remember you with gratitude, admiration and great affection.
Love to Bob, Alison, Jim & family
from Mary Lou Whittaker

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cummings and Cowan families.
I will always remember Mrs. Cummings as one of the most graceful and poised ladies I know. She loved dance so much that it was a joy to myself and all the many students she taught over so many years. It was a privilege to have been taught by her. I thank her so much for her love of dance and children and her wonderful sense of humor. It was wonderful that my daughter could also be taught at her school as well.
Lorna-Mae & Connie van Kley

Our most sincere condolences during this sad time. It has been an honor and privilege to have known Mrs Cummings. Our lives have been enriched through her and and her love of dance.

I was so sorry to hear that Pat had passed away. I want to tell you how important she has been to me. Having her as a Dance teacher many years ago, inspired me to become a P.E. Teacher and major in Dance and Gymnastics. I taught Dance in Vancouver High Schools, and am still Tap Dancing at 60!!

I always loved it when Pat would perform at the end of the annual recitals. She was so graceful and beautiful.

I know you have given her your support and love for the last several years as she struggled with life's circumstances. Thank you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am unable to attend the service on Wednesday, but Mom (Lolly McLean) will be there. They have been good friends for so many years.

Sincerely,
Jill Ferguson (McLean)

My condolences to both the Cummings' and Cowan families. Pat was a truly inspring woman and will be missed by everyone who knew her. I am proud to have been named (middle name) after such a graceful and wonderful woman. Rest in Peace Pat, you will always be in our hearts and memories.

Our deepest sympathy & sincere regrets. We have many fond memories of Pat & Bob, and how Pat loved to dance with Jack at parties. She will be missed by the whole community.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Thank you Mrs. Cummings for sharing your love of DANCE!
I will remember you for your dedication, spirit, values, poise and grace. You touched so many lives through dance. I honour your memory today and thank you for your legacy through Pat Cummings School of Dance.

Pat Cummings was a very influential teacher and mentor in my life. The last time I saw her was during a tap class that my mother was taking a few years ago. Pat had remembered me and invited me to get up and join the group, running shoes and all. I have many fond memories of all the years of dance. She will be missed dearly.

I will always remember Mrs. Cummings as a teacher, mentor, and extremely wonderful person. She taught me my first ever ballet solo when I was about 6 years old and it holds a special place in my heart as well as my own grandmother's. From the Ouellette family to the Cummings' and Cowan families, may Mrs. Cummings rest in peace and forever be remembered.

To the Cummings and Cowan families, our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. I will always remember your mom with a smile in my heart. Pat was a great teacher, I can still hear her voice when I am posing for a picture! She will be deeply missed.