Sylvia Patricia Watson (nee Bright) peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the age of 93. Patricia was born on April 26, 1931, to Gladys and John Bright in Birmingham, United Kingdom. She was one of five sisters, Frances Olive, Dorothy Margaret, Betty Jean and half-sister Edna. Patricia lived an amazing life filled with travel, family, and running the town of Merrickville. Patricia moved to Canada in 1950 at the age of 19 and spent most of her life in Merrickville. She married Geoffrey Kaye Watson on May 29, 1954, and shared seven children, Ann, Julie, Jane (Dave), Michael (Pat), Susan (Jay), Geoff, and David (Cindy). Patricia also had amazing relationships with her daughters-in-law Joanne and Cathy, and her son-in-law Don. She was very loved by her grandchildren Trish (Colin), Cate (Ron), Sarah (Paul), Brad, Alexandra, Tom, Colleen, Claire (Simon), Matthew (Hailey), Sarah (Dave), Molly, Geoff, and William (Suzanne), great-grandchildren Dan (Gosia), Hazel, Harley, Aynslee, Kelsi (Michael), Hailey (Pat), Megan, and Mikayla and great-great-grandchildren Aria, Bianca, Lila, Amelia and Mabel-Rose. She will be greatly missed by her many friends who she met all around the world.
She was known for her passionate and intelligent views of the world, including politics, which she would often bring up at the dinner table. Patricia would fondly share stories of her travels around the world. Some of her favourite locations to spend time were the Lake District in the United Kingdom and Portugal. For most of her life she was a Travel Agent. She started her career at Healey Tours & Travel and finished her career as the manager of Thomas Cook for three locations in Ottawa. Patricia was a beloved and very important member of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Merrickville. She was a force to be reckoned with and would help anyone she could, near and far. She was a huge part of Merrickville including being a member of the town council, school board, and Jazz Festival. All who knew her will miss her for her generosity, adventurous stories, humour, strong will and delicious baked goods. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Smiths Falls District Hospital for providing Patricia with such great care and respect.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (106 Church St. Merrickville) on Saturday, November 30th, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., followed by a Reception at the Church.
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Juanita Inglese & Eric Fleury
Anna and Gianna Inglese
Our deepest condolences to Mike and the entire family. Your mother sounds like an amazing woman who inspired many and left an everlasting mark on this world. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Yves Grandmaitre
I've had the opportunity to chat with Pat on several occasions. Her strong spirit, intelligence and quick wit left a lasting impression. She will be missed. Our condolences on the loss of this great matriarch.
Ron Hamelin
Nanny Pat was an awesome warrior. She shared many stories with me about her travels, we talked about politics, today's events, the generational shifts in the world and many other stories. When I first met her, she was baking with Mikayla and kept feeding me cookies, left hand, right hand and when my hands were full, she put one in my mouth saying try this.... I was privileged in meeting her, talking with her and being in her presence even if it was only the past 4 years.
Thank you for being in my life, I will never forget you and will miss you!
Teresa and Raymond Morrison
Our thoughts are with all of you!
Myrna Mcnab
So sorry for your loss David. Sending hugs 🫂 💞
Cate
Nanny Pat’s smile would light up a room whenever she was able to see her children, grandchildren and great grand grandchildren. She would welcome anyone into her home and our family with a huge smile and open arms. Nanny Pat, you are one who taught me to be kind and accepting to anyone and everyone I met, no matter the colour of their skin or where they came from. For that I thank you, i will miss you dearly. I love you, you will remain in my heart and mind forever.
Mike and Pat, we are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. We extend our deepest condolences and sympathies to you both and your family. Our prayers accompany your mom and all of you. We send you love and support.
Juanita, Eric, Hugo and Thelma