Patricia Marie Eastland
July 22, 1915 - May 3, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Patricia Marie Eastland at St Joseph’s Hospital in Comox on May 3 2013. Patricia was predeceased by her husband, Herbert (Curly); her sons, Edward and Harold, sisters; Monica (Ronald) Firth, Freda (Walter) Haight and her brother George Bilton. She is survived by sons; Ralph (Debbie), Robert (Kirsten), George (Susan), daughter in law Janet , sister Ruth (Einar) Fossheim, many grandchildren, great grandchildren relatives and friends.
Patricia grew up on a farm near Edson, Alberta. She later studied nursing and joined the RCAF as a nurse during World War II. She met her husband Curly while working in Vancouver. Together they raised their family of 5 boys on Quadra Island. Patricia enjoyed gardening, painting, dancing and spending time with her immediate and extended family. The family wishes to thank the staff and caregivers at St Joseph’s Hospital
Family prayers will be held at 7pm, Monday, May 13th at St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held at 10am, Tuesday, May 14th at St Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 34 South Alder St Campbell River. Reception to follow.
Flowers are gratefully accepted through Suttons or donations can be made to the charity of your choice in her memory.