DUFFUS-HARRIS – Ava Patricia “Pat”, 95, of Port Mouton, Queens county, formerly of Yarmouth, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Saturday, February 27, 2016.
Born in Centreville, Digby County, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Mildred (Holmes) Peters.
Pat worked for over 25 years at Dominion Textiles in Yarmouth. She was an active member of the PC Party of Nova Scotia Ladies Auxiliary and held numerous positions over the years. She was a past member of the Plymouth TOPS. Pat enjoyed Golfing, skating, curling and bowling.
She is survived by her son John “Jack” (Mary) Duffus of Plymouth, brother Owen of BC, grandchildren Holly (Bryden) Bolivar, Kelley (Perry) Saunders, John (Bonnie) Duffus, Jonette (Trevor) Clairmont, Krista (Bill) Christie; great grandchildren Jacklyn, Brett, Victoria, William, Cale, Ty, Carson, Jayven, Tyren, Autumn, Hunter and great great grandchildren Brooklynn and Briella; and special family friend Bette Duffus of Yarmouth.
She was predeceased by her husband Douglas Harris, son William “Bill” Duffus, sister Delma Lawson and brother Blake Peters.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. At Pat’s request, there will be no funeral service. No flowers by request, donations may be made to Victorian Order of Nurses, Queens Branch, Palliative Care Lunenburg-Queens or to the Canadian Red Cross. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Janet Spicer and Jean Smith
Holly and family
So sorry for your loss . Remember the good times . Our thoughts are with you.
Donna and Ian Denison
Holly, Bryden, Jacklyn & Brett – so sorry to read of Pat’s passing. She was a great lady, always full of energy. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Ron & Barb Campbell
Our thoughts are with you in this time of great loss. It was a pleasure to know Pat. May she rest in peace.
Brenda and Ira Huskins
Sending our condolences Holly, Bryden and family in the loss of your grandmother.
Kevin and Debbie Page
Holly, Bryden, Jacklyn and Brett, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gerry and Myrna Murphy
She will never be far away from us she will always be in our hearts
Our condolences to all of her family
Rhonda Smith
Our condolences Holly and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ray & Rhonda Smith.
Alice Verge
So sorry for your loss. They say time heals but I find it just re-arranges the memories. rest in peace. May you.
Clyde & Wendy (Smith) MacAdams
Holly, Bryden & famiy
We were so sorry to hear of your grandmother’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Karen Newman
so very sorry to hear of Pats’ passing. She was a great lady, Pat and my mom many years ago did catering and they were friends for many years.
Elaine Cottreau
my condolences to Pats family and friends at this difficult time, she was a wonderful lady and will be missed.my thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time,.R.I.P. Pat.
RUBIN & LEAH BOUDREAU
Our Deepest sympathy in your loss.You are in our thoughts and prayers
Pauline
My condolences to the family.Pat was a very special lady.It was a pleasure to have known her.She will be missed by so many.RIP Pat,Love you. Pauline Crowe
Brenda O'Connell
Oh I am sorry to hear about Pat’s passing. She was quite a wonderful lady. So much fun.
Rosalee and Murray Smith
Holly, Bryden and family – so sorry for your loss – treasure the times you had together!!
Loretta Hurlburt
To the family of Pat; I am so very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. She was a remarkable lady, loved and respected by all who knew her. I was blessed to have known Pat, she was so friendly and outgoing. I met her at Tim’s where she had been a regular on Thursday nights . She was missed when she moved to Port Mouton, but we understood her wanting to be closer to family. May God bless and be ever close to you at this very difficult time. You and Pat are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
John Leefe
What a tremendously vibrant, smart woman. Pat leaves nothing but warm memories for all of us who were so lucky to be her friend.Holly, Pat could never have asked for a more doting granddaughter and she knew that well.
John and Nancy Leefe
Vernon & Joyce Hawkes
Holly, so sorry for the loss of your grandmother.
Thinking of you.
Zona and Stephen
Dear Holly and family,
Your loss is great for she was one in a million and she doted on you Holly. I loved when the kids would play in Yarmouth for that meant we got to go to her home. Vibrant, witty and could keep you laughing for hours. So much younger than her years she lived her life to the fullest and brought joy to many along her way. She was an example of how life was meant to be lived. I am sending you a big hug. Here if you need anything.
Our deepest condolences
Zona and Stephen
Phyllis & Yorke Tutty
Holly and family,
Yorke and I are so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know your grandmother but heard she was a lovely lady.
Take care.
Sylvia M. Langille
Dear Holly,Bryden Jacklyn and Brett,
We were so sorry to hear about Pat. She was a special lady. Mike and I have many fond memories of Doug and her from the rink days! God bless and take care!
Sylvia & Mike
John Townsend
I was very saddened to learn of Pat’s passing. As all that knew her are aware, she was simply a remarkable lady. Pat and her husband Doug managed the Yarmouth arena, she was an avid and skilled ice skater. I was at the arena for the most part, 7 days a week. At every opportunity during a public skate, I would skate with Pat, and she was a great skater. When we communicated, we often reminisced of these times, and our “age” difference. Pat was a remarkable lady. Our condolences to the family.
Susan & Kenny Roy
Holly and Family, So sorry to hear of your dear Grandmother’s passing. I know she was so very special to all of you. Treasure all your wonderful memories. With deepest Sympathy Susan & Kenny
Rob and Kim Rhodenizer
We are very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. She was a very special lady who will be missed by many. She showed us all how to live life to the fullest. She will always have a special place in our family history as our “matchmaker” and we treasure the time we knew her. Rest in Peace, dear Pat, you’ve earned it.
Rob, Kim, and family
R.K. MacKinnon
I’ve known Pat for many years because of Dorothy Anne’s connection to Yarmouth. She was a true friend and I’m sorry for your loss.