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Wendy P. Read posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, December 18, 2023
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I will miss you forever … my heart broke the day you died.
Love you Pattie,
Wendy P. Read
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Lita uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, November 10, 2022
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I can think of no greater honor than for you to be personally escorted into the gates of Valhalla by your kin. We all loved you so much, will cherish the memories we have of our time together, and while we mourn for your absence and the loss of future memories still to be made, until Valhalla we will meet again.
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Lita Larkin lit a candle
Friday, September 9, 2022
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Can't believe it's been a month now since you left us. Still struggling to accept that you're just ...not here any more. We miss you so much and hope that you're resting peacefully on the other side. Love you.
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Christopher Marshall lit a candle
Sunday, August 28, 2022
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Sorry for loss Wendy and family Pat was a very nice person worked very hard on his lawn and garden. I would always see him outside working on something in the yard when I would go by. The world has lost a great person. I am again sorry.
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Lita Larkin uploaded photo(s)
Friday, August 26, 2022
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I remember this hike we went on, I don't remember where it was but I remember this hike. I was very young and you were very active, so both of us were going too fast and mom wanted us to go slower so she could enjoy the walk and scenery without falling behind. We stopped and she seized her chance to get a photo. I'm really glad my mom took photos so that I have a few to hold on to and remember you by. Still mad at myself for not asking you to write down copies of your recipes, though. I was telling my mom how much I've always liked your handwriting.
You meant so much to us and I'm so grateful that for 23 of my 39 years of life, I had you for such a big part of it. My heart is so broken for my mom. She loved you most of all, she loved you beyond words and she and I are both better for knowing you and having you in our lives.
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Bonnie lit a candle
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Patrick, you were the baby bro I loved so much. Things have a way of working themselves out. Chrissy was wanting to talk to you and forgive you. But, you left us far too soon. Now, forgiveness will have to be a mental state, a thought. I remember when I first became a single parent. You were so loving towards me and wanted to help me anyway you could. You have helped me more than you know. Just by being my bro. We were so many years apart.I didn’t get to enjoy you as long as I would have liked. But, you brought me so much joy, love, laughter. My life was blessed having you in it. And I can’t wait to see you again. I send you off with open arms. Knowing when we meet again, your arms will be open to me. Thanks for being a great baby bro.
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Lita Larkin uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, August 20, 2022
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I remember before you and my mom got married and moved in together, you rented an apartment really close to us to be nearby. We'd come over all the time. You would make your amazing borscht or some other delicious food. When I got my first apartment, you gave me all of that furniture so that I didn't have to start with nothing. You really looked out for me more than I realized. You were really so good to us. I left you a voice mail today. I just wanted to hear your voice one last time and say some things I didn't say when I had the chance. It's been a hard week trying to accept that you're gone and I really miss you.
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Anny Marlène Ruch Posted Aug 21, 2022 at 9:44 PM
I remember that borscht. I have his recipe card in my kitchen. I only made it four times in 22 years, but it is a good one. I am so, so, sorry for your pain.
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Mickey READ lit a candle
Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Sorry to all but I left out a name. To my little brother. You have gone and left us way to soon. We are all going to miss you dearly. I remember driving you up to Slocan City so you could go hike up in the Vallhala’s. You always talked about Beatrice and Evans Lakes and how I would like it up there. We never did make it there. How about when you bought your first 4x4 truck? You came down picked me up and was going to show me what a 4x4 could do. We went to this hill and I rememeber saying “no way we are going up there” and you said “Oh ya no sweat” well we did make it up, but my hand was on the door handle ready to jump. Remember the fishing trips in dad’s boats? The tinner was my most memorable as the sea was getting pretty rough and we were out there fishing. But when we finished and were heading back to your place the radio announcer said there were gale for winds happening. What the heck were we doing? When dad got a bigger boat the fishing was even more fun. But going into the navel base was my highlight as it was pay day and you wanted to get your cheque. You showed us around and it was amazing, I have never forgotten that day. We had a lot of great times, but those are gone now. We will see what happens when we meet again on the other side. Maybe we can make more memories.
Bye for now Mickey
FOOTNOTE: Here is a list of the Read family Pat has left behind: Mickey and Loretta Read, Jenna, Melissa, Mike; Bonnie Vatour, Christina, Bob, Laura; Monica and Art de Frias, Dallas, Stacey, Ryan, Jason. Cousin John Snowden. Plus many great nieces and nephews.
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Dave Taylor posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
We have only know Pat for a few months but in that short time in conversation I saw that he was a man motivated by details.His yard spoke volumes with its manicured lawn and wonderful garden.
Pat was at home in the country - close to God and nature.
We grieve with Wendy the loss of husband and friend.
Psalm112:4a. When darkness overtakes the godly, light will come bursting in.
We continue to pray God's peace for you.
Dave and Ada Taylor
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Lita Larkin uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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My mind today drifted over many great memories I had of you, and us as a family doing things together. This photo is from the day we all went to Royal Roads/Hatley Castle to feed the swans. You loved photography, and I remember your great skill with a camera and love of wildlife. You took so many pictures of the beautiful castle grounds that day, but I'm glad that mom took the camera away for long enough to get a few shots of you.
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Wendy LaPierre posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Dear Wendy,
I remember so well the first day you came walking into Valley Gate Vineyard, here in Kentville.
We were both Wendys from BC, and there were two Pats from BC as well, as our friend Pat Burns had also lived in BC many years. It was truly a God thing that you moved here and walked into our church. Kindred spirits and all that!
We have shared many of our joys and sorrows over the past years; your trials with your health and the healthcare system last year caused many a prayer to be sent heavenward by us all.
And now again, dear Wendy! Words fail me to convey how sad I am for and with you. And I mean it when I say that I will do anything in my power to help you in any way I can.
But God in His power is able to help so much more. Here are some verses given to me by our friend Ida, just a few weeks ago!
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have the power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fulness of God.
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than we can ask for or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus througout all generations, for ever and ever, Amen!
Ephesians 3: 14 - 21
We will miss Pat sorely with you. Such a comfort to know that God is able to do so much more than we can even imagine. He will strengthen you as you walk this so difficult road until you meet Pat again in glory.
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Althea Gillespie posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
So very sorry for the loss of Patrick, he was always so pleasant to speak with. May he rest in peace.
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Lita Larkin uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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I'm a better person today because I had you for a dad
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Rik Berry posted a condolence
Monday, August 15, 2022
Pat was a gentle loving giant of a man. For being a big guy, he didn’t draw any attention to himself. His way of opening up and sharing his heart was one on one. When we worked together we talked. Pat was good with his hands and generous in spirit. What a tremendous loss to us, to Wendy, and to this world.
Our hearts are with you, Wendy, and we continue to pray God’s strength and peace for your heart.
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
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Sari Stenerson posted a condolence
Sunday, August 14, 2022
So sorry to hear this. I went to grade school and high school with him in Castlegar. He was a nice guy! My condolences to you and your family.
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Paul and Kathryne Finnemore posted a condolence
Sunday, August 14, 2022
I count it a blessing to have known Pat. He was a soft-spoken, honest, and friendly. We had the pleasure of sharing a few conversations in which he shared his experiences in life, his loves, wisdom gained, and difficulties encountered. I count it an honour that we shared these intimate moments as brothers which concluded in prayer. May he rest in peace. And also to Wendy, our family is so sorry for your loss. You were obviously and visibly a faithful and loving partner to Pat. I know that God sees you in your sorrow. May you have a clear sense of his presence as you walk this path of grief. Lots of love and hugs.
Romans 8:35, 37-39
Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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Ray Bronson-Nicholson lit a candle
Sunday, August 14, 2022
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Monica posted a condolence
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Our thoughts and love are with you
Monica (Read) de Frias and Arthur de Frias
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Monica de Frias posted a condolence
Sunday, August 14, 2022
To My Wonderful Brother Pat
Of all the gifts in life, however great or small
To have you as my brother, was the greatest gift of all
A special brother I can’t replace. I miss you and love you. You will always stay loved and remembered everyday in my heart.
Love Monica
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Ray Bronson-Nicholson Posted Aug 14, 2022 at 4:38 PM
I knew Pat for a long time since grade school. I introduced him to the Navy Recruiter before he entered the Navy. He and I went camping together when I lived in Canada so many years ago. Whenever I saw him he was always very respectful and quiet. I have not seen him in recent years however his memory is pleasant. May he be in a better place now.
A. Ray Bronson-Nicholson
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Allan Dwyer posted a condolence
Sunday, August 14, 2022
So sorry for your loss Wendy.
Allan and Judy Dwyer,
St. Peter's parish, Hackets Cove
(Friends of your brother Leonard)
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Linda and Michael Doucet lit a candle
Sunday, August 14, 2022
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It is with great sadness that we learned of Pat's passing. Our deepest condolences. Linda and Mike
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Joshua A Larkin posted a condolence
Saturday, August 13, 2022
I’ve been a loss for words . Where to start . You always accepted things as they came And
if they needed work you put in the effort to fix it your way. You never cut corners . You made a friend of me the moment we meet that first time . When I was able to get to Bc to see you all. Your excitement to show me around the island our fishing trip and trips to show me the sights . Getting that time to get to know you was very nice and seeing Lita And mom after missing years . You always made me laugh . Ayden will cherish your gifts you gave him and how you always talked to him paying attention to him and asked about his interests . We will cherish your memories . Rest easy Pat we Loved ya bud .
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Lita Larkin uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, August 13, 2022
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Shock and disbelief that you're gone so suddenly. You stepped up to the challenge of being a dad to a teenager and treated me like I was your own. You looked out for me and you had my back. You were always so engaged in whatever thing I was interested in at the time. You'd secretly slip me grocery money. You helped me make halloween costumes and work on so many projects. You fixed so many things and taught me a lot of cool tricks. You got me those gingerbread men every single year, even when I moved you'd send them down here. You were funny, kind, and smart, and a great dad. I knew when I moved away, that there was a chance I might not see you again or get to say goodbye but now that this day is here I'm just distraught. I thought there'd be more time. I miss you so much, and I love you.
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Patty & Todd Taylor lit a candle
Saturday, August 13, 2022
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Deepest sympathies to Wendy and family.
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The family of Patrick Alfred Read uploaded a photo
Saturday, August 13, 2022
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