Obituary of Patricia Love

<h1>Patricia Love</h1> Died peacefully at age 96 on June 26, 2009 at Columbia Forest Long Term Care Centre in Waterloo. Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Patricia was daughter to Robert and Ida Smith. She moved to Ottawa with her family in 1935 when her father was elected as Member of Parliament. While living there she met and married Edgar Love in 1947. Edgar predeceased Patricia in 1994. Patricia later married Leslie Moxham who predeceased her in 2002. Patricia is survived by a son, Rev. Robert Love of Drayton, and daughters, Marilyn Begley (Paul) of Mt. St. Louis and Sandra Johnston (Tom) of Waterloo. She is also survived by her five loving grandchildren, Conor, Jeffrey, and Laura Begley, and Robert, and Leah Scully. She is also remembered with great affection by her nieces and nephews. Patricia spent her early career as a legal secretary and then, after marriage, as a homemaker, wife and mother. She enjoyed an active social life through bridge clubs, the K-W Garden Club, and square-dancing. She volunteered through the St Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary and was a member of the Catholic Woman’s League. A very creative person, she expressed herself though wood carving, ceramics and crafts. Her handmade treasures dot her family’s homes. “Gussie”, as she is known to her grandchildren, had a wonderful sense of humour, brought much joy and love to her family, and will be deeply missed by all those who knew her. Friends are invited to share their memories of Patricia with her family during visitation at the Erb &amp; Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Monday from 7-9 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 8:45 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, 173 Lourdes St., Waterloo on Tuesday, June 30, at 11 a.m. A reception will immediately follow in the Parish Hall. Condolences for the family and donations to the Alzheimer Society of K-W may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. In living memory of Patricia, a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning program by the funeral home.