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Lois Barden Obituary
BARDEN, Lois Vivian (Patterson) nee Brethour
on Tuedsay December 11, 2001 at the age of 76, beloved daughter of the late Vivian and Eldon Brethour, dear sister of Barbara Brethour Woodrow, dear mother of Pamela Patterson (Toronto), Dean Patterson (St. Albert, Alberta) and Tony Patterson (Oshawa). Loving grandmother of Eireann Oughton and Charlotte, Rachel and Katie Patterson. Lois, a graduate of York University taught in the North York schools for 30 years, one of which was spent in England on exchange. She will be remembered for her work in choral music. The funeral service will be held at All Souls Anglican Church, 15 Clairtrell (Shepard/Bayview) on Saturday, December 15, at 11 a.m. Friends may visit with the family before and after. If desired donations can be made to the Oncology Department of North York General Hospital.
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