We Remember
FAIRBANKS, Patricia Claire (née Heaney)
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In loving memory of Patricia “Pat” Fairbanks who died on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Pat was born April 18, 1933 and was the last surviving child of her parents, William & Isabel Heaney.
She was predeceased by her husband Richard “Dick” (d. Oct. 6, 2020), her children, Susan & Michael, her brothers, Ted, Creighton, Jim and Tony, her sisters, Helen and Isabel.
She leaves behind her daughter-in-law, Dolly; two grandsons Benjamin & Adam; great-grandchildren; her stepchildren Joe and Cindy; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 3:00 pm at St. Edward’s Church, 11123 Okanagan Centre Road East in Lake Country. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the number of attendees is limited. If you would like to join with us via livestream, please go to www.stedwardsparish.ca and follow the link or join us in your car in the parking lot of the church by tuning your radio dial to FM 88.1
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My Message. I hardly know how to start. Pat was one of the most amazing, loving, caring and generous people I have ever known. She was always there for us.
In my almost 40 years as part of the family I will never feel alone because of Pat’s strength. Each time Michael and I visited Pat and Dick it was with great happiness and comfort.
When they came to visit us it was always fun.
Her devotion to family and friends was wonderful.
On one of our trips Pat gave me a ring. A beautiful four stone ruby ring. She wanted me to have it so that I would remember her second name, “Claire”. The ring has lived next to my wedding ring ever since. Since then I always think of her as Patricia Claire.
She was always on the bright side.
Pat didn’t know of Michael’s or Dick’s passing, but now they are together. Along with all her people that she cared for all her life.
I don’t even know how to express it. Pat will be a part of my heart forever.
God bless Patricia Claire.
I will miss you always.
With the greatest love and affection.
Dolly