Obituary of Patricia Ann Durand

It is with overwhelming sorrow that we must bid farewell to our beloved mother and nana, Patricia Ann Durand (nee Finn). She passed away on 10 April 2020 at the age of 82. Patricia was kind, loving, and well loved. She adored smiling and laughing, and will be remembered most for her indelible humour. She retained a lingering mischievousness throughout her life, and was always ready to have fun, sing, and dance. We all shared in many impromptu dances, and in the occasional game of cribbage or cookie baking extravaganza. Her warm smile was always well matched by gorgeous, well-styled hair. She loved to talk and reminisce. She was proud of having gone back to school later in life, gaining a Certificate in Organizational and Career Development from the University of Windsor in 1983. Always generous with what she had - like sharing her groceries with the homeless and small items at home with her grandchildren - Patricia was big hearted. She was born on 30 August 1937 in Windsor, Ontario to Leo and Gladys Finn (Shaw), the second of their four (late) children Ronald, Gerald, and William. Patricia is survived by her four children, Donna Payne (Durand) (Alan), Deanna Durand-Peragine (Dominic), Richard Durand, and Daniel Durand, and her grandchildren Shaunda, Crystal, Tawnya, Alexandra, Malynda, Vincent, Haylee, and Shaylyn, and 11 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. A beautiful, multigenerational family, Patricia is treasured and will be dearly missed by so many. A memorial will take place at a later date when family and loved ones can gather. In the meantime, condolences and cherished memories may be shared with the family at www.simplechoicecremation.ca. SIMPLE CHOICE (Dougall) 519-254-2585