PATRICIA ISABEL EDWARD (PAT)

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PATRICIA ISABEL EDWARD

On January 9, 2020, Pat dawned her wings and soared to heaven, reuniting with her mother, Marie Goodall (Waldorf) Edward; her father, Dr. James Ferguson Edward; and her sister, Ellen Jane (Edward) Bain.
Born on April 10, 1933, Pat chose a career as a Registered Nurse, graduating from the Winnipeg General Hospital (WGH) School of Nursing. She taught Nursing, and went on to graduate from the University of Saskatchewan with a BA of Science in Nursing. Pat worked for the VON, and later obtained a diploma in Teaching and Administration from the University of Saskatchewan. She worked as the Assistant to the Director of Nursing, a Surgical Nurse Supervisor, Coordinator of Nursing, Infection Control Nurse, and she was the first Nurse Practitioner at the Winnipeg Clinic. Pat was also the Provincial Coordinator for the National Breast Screening Program, and founded the Mastectomy Visitation Program in Manitoba for the Canadian Cancer Society. Pat received many awards and accolades during her distinguished nursing career. She was an active volunteer, and sat on many Boards. She loved to learn. She opened her mind through her academic studies, her nursing career, and through travel. Pat was always very fashionable. She loved collecting treasures, writing, and researching family history.
Pat will be fondly remembered by her family in Nipawin, and all her loved ones scattered through North America, including her niece, Allison Haskins; Allison's husband Ian; and their children, Talisa, and Eric. Pat will be sadly missed by her nursing classmates and friends.
Cremation has taken place. Pat will go home to Nipawin, Saskatchewan this summer, where she will rest with her mother, father, sister, and infant brother, in the Ravine Bank Pioneer's Cemetery after a 'Celebration of Life.'
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Health Sciences Centre Foundation, 820 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 25, 2020