Patricia Mary Molloy
Suddenly, after a short illness, Patricia Mary
Molloy (née Bulger) passed to the Lord on May 3, 2008.
She was the beloved wife of Dennis. She was the mother of Shauna
(Ken Small), Stephen (Corinne Pommer), and Michael, and sister
to Sheila (Robert Rodgers). She was the grandmother of Jennifer,
Victoria, Shane, Hannah, Spencer, Eddie, and Reilly, and great-grandmother
to Reyna, Dominique, and Hailey. She will be missed by numerous
nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will be sadly missed by her
adopted Molloy family - her sisters Judy (Bob Pound), Sheilagh
(Terry Wardrop), Coreen, Myrna (Craig Cloutier), and brothers
Paul (Joan), and Mark (Els). She was predeceased by her parents
James Bernard Cyril and Josephine Miriam Bulger (née Tritschler),
and her parents-in-law Alexander Celestine and Mary Eileen Molloy
(née McDonald).
Born in Rhyl, North Wales on November 28, 1944 to a military family
during the latter years of World War II, Patricia moved with her
family around Europe, until the family made the decision to immigrate
to Canada in 1955. Her family settled in Western Manitoba, and
she attended school in Virden. She made the decision to move
to Winnipeg and met her life partner through the intercession
of her Aunt Violet. Pat and Dennis were married on July 10, 1965.
When Dennis' employment brought the family to Eastern Ontario,
Pat opened a hair salon, first out of the family home, and then
when business began to boom, at a location in Chesterville. Her
decision in 1985 to return to complete her high school education
was a source of great pride for her entire family.
As her children grew up and left home, she became a supporter
of the Guide Dogs for the Blind. She and Dennis were involved
in the training of several guide dogs. Her dedication to this
cause benefited many people.
As her health began to decline, she was treated by her long-time
doctor and friend Charles Adamson. In her last days, the staff
of both the Winchester District Memorial Hospital and the Ottawa
General Hospital provided Pat with great care and concern. In
particular, the family would like to thank Dr. Legault of WDMH.
In respect of her wishes, there will be no visitation. A funeral
Mass will be celebrated on Thurs., May 8, at 11 am at St. Mary's
Roman Catholic Church in Chesterville.
In lieu of flowers, generous donations to the Canadian Guide Dogs
for the Blind are encouraged (www.guidedogs.ca).
The funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Chesterville Funeral
Home.
Condolences may be made online at
http://win-che-fh.livejournal.com.
"They took your heart in the end; but I had it first"