Pat Malane Addison
Patricia Ellen Malane Addison passed away on the evening of November 29th at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, Ontario.
She leaves behind her heartbroken family, including husband Peter Addison, children Andrew and Julia, step-children Rebecca and Tim, and grandchildren Alex, Madeleine, Laura, Zach, Sara and Vincent.
Born on June 17, 1950 to Arthur and Mary Malane (nee Shields), Pat grew up in Oakville where she attended Gordon E. Perdue High School. She studied as an undergraduate at McMaster University, and received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from McGill University.
Throughout her career, Pat was a dedicated force for good. From her early days as Director of Family Therapy at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, through to her retirement as Clinical Director at New Path Child and Family Services in Barrie, Pat was an empathetic practitioner and a leader who worked tirelessly to make the lives of others better.
Pat took a genuine interest in the experiences and opinions of all she met. Friends, relatives, colleagues and even her children’s friends often found themselves engaged in deep conversations with Pat about their lives.
Pat was an avid traveller. Summer vacations included ambitious family camping trips to every province in Canada. And global travel with Peter saw multiple trips to the US as well as countries in Europe, Asia, and to New Zealand. Pat also enjoyed skiing, biking, book club meetings, yoga, and was a talented gardener.
A celebration of Pat’s life will be held between 11:30am - 2:30pm on December 16th at the Barrie Golf and Country Club.
In place of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Barrie Literacy Council where she volunteered, via www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/barrie-literacy-council/.
Barbara Kirk
Posted on: Saturday, December 2, 2017I was so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts are with you during this
difficult time.
Barb Kirk
Tony Vernon
Posted on: Saturday, December 2, 2017Pat was a dear friend who will be missed by all who had the good fortune to know her. My condolences to Peter, Andrew, and Julia and to all her family.
Sheila & Jim McHardy
Posted on: Saturday, December 2, 2017We are so sorry to hear about Pat. She was a wonderful, caring, very special person. I was blessed to have known Pat for most of my life. Pat will be so missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Peter, and Andrew and Julie and their families.
Dana and Bart Ciak
Posted on: Saturday, December 2, 2017I am so lucky to have known Pat (Mrs. Addison as I always called her even though she always wanted me to call her Pat) She was a spectacular woman who always made me feel so welcome in her home throughout the years. My deepest sympathies are with you Julia, Andrew, Mr. Addison and the rest of the family.
Sending our love.
Dana and Bart
Deb Woods
Posted on: Sunday, December 3, 2017Pat was a wonderful colleague and friend, full of curiosity and warmth. She will be sorely missed by her friends in the book club and all who worked with her or knew her as a friend. Thoughts are with Peter and family, hoping for eventual peace and comfort.
Gord Bain
Posted on: Monday, December 4, 2017I worked with Path for many years at New Path. I always found her to be an incredibly knowledgeable, supportive and classy lady. No matter how busy she was, Pat would always put her work on hold to help me whenever I would seek her guidance. I was proud to have known and I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing. My thoughts are with Pat’s family.
Audrey Taylor
Posted on: Monday, December 4, 2017Peter, I was so sad to hear about your wife Pat’s passing. I remember seeing you both after your retirement from Georgian College downtown Barrie and hearing about your travels.
Thinking of you and your family with sincerest sympathy.
Audrey
Georgian College colleague
James Thomson
Posted on: Tuesday, December 5, 2017No words can express the profound sense of loss…Pat was an amazing woman who was passionate about her work and has left behind a legacy that she (and we) can all be proud of. I will miss her dearly.
Carolyn Gibbons (Devenish)
Posted on: Wednesday, December 6, 2017So very sorry to hear of Patricia’s passing. She was a childhood friend & had a very positive influence on me during my early years. We spent many weekends & summer holidays together throughout our elementary school days. She was a very dear friend who I will miss greatly. All my love and deepest condolence to the family
Carolyn
Kathy Marsden
Posted on: Saturday, December 9, 2017Peter,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
during this difficult time.
Kathy
Rich Lankester
Posted on: Monday, December 11, 2017Dear Peter,
I have so many wonderful fun memories of Pat. I can’t begin to imagine the sadness you and all the family are feeling right now. We all send our deepest sympathies for your enormous loss.
Rich, Sally & the boys
Ann Newroth
Posted on: Thursday, December 14, 2017Pat was an astute professional. She exemplified integrity and professionalism, while at the same time expressing her warmth and understanding. Those who worked for her held her in the highest esteem. I feel privileged to have worked with her. I am shocked at learning of her death. I grieve along with family and friends.With heartfelt condolences
Louise Yorke ( nee Addison)
Posted on: Thursday, December 14, 2017Peter & family . I was sorry to hear about Pat’s passing. Your cousin Louise and family.
Vito and Marian Facciolo
Posted on: Saturday, December 16, 2017The community has lost a compassionate and caring woman who dedicated her life to making other lives better. Please accept our most sincere condolences for your deep loss. May she rest in peace.
Christine Reale
Posted on: Sunday, April 8, 2018Peter, I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was the Sunshine.
Love Chris xoxo
Theresa Delong
Posted on: Sunday, December 22, 2019So sorry for your loss Peter. I was just thinking about how the kids and I got where we are and I was looking back at who helped us get here. I certainly was not expecting to see this. I remember that while you were helping me at school, my son was attending counseling with Pat. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. Take care!