VAN BEEK – Patricia “Pat” Cyd, 69, of Eagle Head passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021.
Born in Liverpool, NS, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Betty (Reid) Killam.
Pat was the loving wife to Joe van Beek, proud mom of Liam (Justin Boisvert) and Peter (Stephanie van Beek), and she was thrilled to have just become a grandmother to Theo van Beek.
After many years living in Ottawa, ON. where she worked as a nurse at the Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre, Pat retired and returned to Nova Scotia to be closer to her family. She spent her time in Eagle Head reading, watching movies, gardening, tending to her rambunctious cats, and – whenever possible – beating Liam at Scrabble.
Pat was an amazing and adventurous chef who took great pleasure in trying new dishes and experiencing food from around the world. She also loved preparing food for others and would pour over different recipes to test out. There are more cookbooks in her house than any other type of book, and one of her favourite activities while travelling abroad was to check out the local grocery store to see what different things she could try. When getting ready for her kids to come and visit, a key activity was to plan out all the special meals they would want to have (for Liam it was usually cheesecake and cabbage rolls, and for Peter it was lasagna and strawberry shortcake – they both always wanted fresh fish). She didn’t bake often, but when she did, it was always delicious. Her kids will especially miss her Christmas shortbread.
Pat will also be sadly missed by her sisters Shaune (Gordon) MacLeod, Randi (Ted) Dickie, her brothers Bill Killam, Greg (Lisa) Killam, her sisters-in-law Linda (Daniel) Deschenes and Joanne Burhoe, and her many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Pat was predeceased by her husband, Joe, and her sister Elizabeth (James) Keating.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool, NS. A time of remembrance for Pat will be held at the Seaside Community Centre, Beach Meadows on Monday, July 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Covid 19 protocols will in place. Please bring a mask, provide contact tracing information and maintain social distancing while attending the remembrance. No flowers by request, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
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Mike and Heather Ferguson
We are so sorry for your loss, please accept our deepest heartfelt thoughts and condolences during this difficult time.
Yves Boisvert
Dear Liam , Peter and family,
We were saddened to hear of Pat’s passing. Know that we are thinking of you during these difficult days as you grieve the loss of Pat. In time you will eventually be able to reflect on treasured memories and happier days. Carry your love for your mom forever in your hearts.
Love;
Yves Boisvert and Cindy
John and Donna Murray
Our condolences to you all. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Jill Hemeon Rafuse
So shocked to hear this news. Pat was a childhood friend, a couple friend when Joe was alive, and a co-mother companion when our children were small and played together in Heron Park in Ottawa. Sincere condolences to Liam and Peter, and to all the Killam family at this very sad time.
Cheryl Bouges
Greg and family,
Sorry to hear about your sister. Deepest condolences
Cheryl and Bill Bouges
Doug Winters
Dear Randi, Shaune, Billy, Greg and families,
Our deepest condolences on Pat,s passing.
Sincerely,
Dot and Doug
Bryna
Pat was a big part of my childhood and I will remember her fondly. My heart goes out to her whole family. Liam and Peter, I am sending you all my love and wish I could be there for you.
Enid MacKay
Shaune and Pats family.
Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Enid M.
Bobby, Charlotte and Peggy Kelley
To Pat’s family. Please accept our sincere condolences. May your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
Belinda Wentzell Delong
Randi,so sorry for the loss of your sister,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
MELANIE SARTY
Randi ,I’m very sorry to hear of your sister’s passing .My sincere condolences to you and your family .
Susan MacLeod
To Pat’s family I am so very sorry and sad that Pat had passed away. I always enjoyed conversations with her. My memory of Pat that stands out was her sun bathing at Fort Point when she was a teenager. She had the most beautiful suntan. my sincere condolences to her family and friends.
Susan MacLeod
Marie Lamrock
Dear Randi and all the Killam family:
It is with sadness that I read of your sister’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Helena Herby
Liam and Peter, I am so sorry for the loss of your mum. I’m thinking of you both and sending love to you and all of Pat’s family as you go through this sudden loss. I hope you are finding comfort in each other and I wish I could be there for you.
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
Shaune,Randi,Bill,Greg and family: Our sincere condolences to you all on the loss of your sister.
Charlene White
To all of Pat’s family, I extend sincere condolences.
Vicki Conrad
Dear Randi,
I’m thinking of you and your family as you grieve the loss of your sister, my deepest sympathy to all of you.
Beatrice Delong
To All of Pat’s Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My Sincere Condolences to you all at this sad time. Take Care and treasure all the good memories.
Joan Doherty
Dear Liam and family , my thoughts are with you during this time of loss . My condolences to you all! May God bless and give you comfort!
Donna Norman
So sorry for your loss. may your many memories keep her in your hearts forever and help you through this difficult time.
Diane Munro
Shaun and Randi and Liam and Peter and families.
My sincere condolences to you all at this most difficult time.Support each other and stay close and strong for each other. Sincerely. Diane
Bev & Gail
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Robert / Marjorie MacGowan
To all the family we were saddened to hear of Pat’s passing. Our sincere condolences.
Linda Lucier
Randy and all of Pats family and friends . Such sad news. Please accept my sincere condolences
Butch and Loretta Cook
To the KIllam families – I was shocked to hear of Pat’s passing. We are so sorry to hear of this big loss for you. You are such a great family and were so close.. I ‘m sure you will help each other heal with all the love you shared. You are in out thoughts and prayers at this time.
Fred&Connie Hynick
Randi, Please accept our sincere
condolences.May your wonderful memories of your sister help you through the difficult days ahead
Alvin Boota
My condolence for your loss.
George and Carolyn Parnell
Sending our condolences to family.
David and Bonnie Hatt
To all of Pat,s family .We are so sorry for your loss.Our sincere condolences.
Inez Shupe
Randi, sending hearfelt condolences to you and your family.
Zona & Stephen
To Pat’s family,
It is with a heavy heart that we send our sincere condolence’s. May the love & devotion you share as a tightly knit family bring you comfort as you grieve in the days ahead . Share the times filled with laughter , memories to hold forever in your hearts.
Zona & Stephen
Randi .. big hug kiddo .. luv ya
Pat Dixon
To Shaun &All Pat’s family.
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing.Thinking of you all at this difficult time..
Pat.
Adam and Andrea
Liam and Peter,
We were so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. After living away for so long, returning to Nova Scotia for the last few years must have been been a welcome homecoming. May good memories help bring some peace through this difficult time.
Lorna & Stewart
Randi, Shaun, Billy, Greg & families,
We are so saddened to hear of Pat’s death. As kids, growing up on Main St., I have very happy memories of the Killiam/Milford family times. Pat’s beautiful smile, and quiet presence stand out for me. To Pat’s family, we extend our most heartfelt sympathy. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Shirley and Paul Shot
To Pat’s loving family. Words cannot take away the hurt you are all feeling during this most difficult time. I enjoyed our chats at the grocery store whenever we met. I know you all will miss her terribly. God Bless
Jessica Boyd
Liam, our condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Love Jessica & Mike
Leon & Leon Robertson
Shaune, Randy and all Pats Family. we are so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Sad news. Hugs for you.
Leon & Norma
Pat (Rafuse) Patterson
To Randi, Shaune and the rest of Pat’s family. I was saddened to read of Pat’s passing. Sending heartfelt condolences to all.
Jill Pottie
I was shocked and, of course, saddened to hear of Pat’s passing. She was a childhood friend and neighbour and, I confess, we did get into the odd bit of mischief in our teenage years. We had a long chat a few years ago and I was struck by how little had changed between us. Life happened and many years passed but the bond we formed in those early years was as strong as ever. Plus, we both have a child named Liam!
Pat will be missed by everyone.
Steph Lang
Liam – I’m so saddened to hear about the loss of your mom. She sounded like a very special lady. Sending you hugs and strength during this very difficult time.
R. K. MacKinnon
Randi, Shaune, Billy, Greg and Families,
I am so sorry for your loss. Pat’s smile, even as a young child playing on Main Street, always brightened up family gatherings. I hope all the wonderful memories and your tight family bonds will help you through this sad time.
Brian & Stan
Randi & Family – You are in our thoughts during this difficult time. So sorry to hear this news.
Nanci Douglas
I am saddened to read of Pat’s passing. My sincere condolences to her loving family. She was a friend through our early teens, much time was spent at the Killam home. I remember good times, lots of laughs and hair cuts! Love is stronger than death, as memories live forever!
Joyce Foster
My sincere condolences to Randi, Shawn and the Killam family.
Merv Bernadette
Randi Shaune Bill Greg We are sadden to hear about Pat. Our prayers are with you all.
Esther Mosher
I was saddened to hear this news about Pat. We have not seen each other for years, but I have fond memories of our crazy teen years in Liverpool. I am glad she found her way back to Queens County and had time with her children and siblings You have a strong family bond and I hope this helps all of you as you move forward.
Phyllis C Tutty
To the Killiam family,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Yorke and I are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Phyllis & Yorke
Linda and Daniel Deschenes
Our deepest condolences to the Killam family, and to Liam and Peter.There are no words to express our sorrow. We take comfort in the fact that she was a part of our lives and we will forever be thankful for that. Her strength and wit will always be remembered.
Bev Pettersen
Shaun, Randi, Billy, Greg and families,
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. As a kid, Pat was always a fixture on Main Street, one of the cool older kids we looked up to. I hope you can draw much comfort from your family and friends during this time. .
marja van beek (zus van Jos) en cees van gorp
Liam en Peter gecondoleerd met het verlies van jullie moeder, veel sterkte in deze moeilijke tijd
Brenda Knox-Townsend
Randi, Shaun, Greg, Billy & Families:
So sorry to read that you have lost your dear sister Pat. Our sincerest condolences to the family. Thinking of you at this difficult time and may your wonderful memories help you in the days ahead.
Gary & Brenda Townsend
JOHN BAIN SR.
i am so saddened to have heard this . i can remember pat as a lifeguard at fort point watching over all of us .she was a special and loving kind of a person . rip pat
Hugh Mosher
I was so saddened to hear of Pat’s sudden passing. I do hope your memories will help you all going forward.
David F. Large
Shaune, Randi and Killam families,
We were sorry to learn of the loss of your sister, Pat. We never met Pat. Your parents were Main St. neighbors but when we arrived the sisters had left the nest. Family losses are always traumatic and we extend our sympathy to you all at this time of grief and remembrance.
Samantha
Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Dawn Hanley
Sincere condolences to all the Killam family. Hugs to you all.
Hannah and Jeff McKinnon
Randi, Greg and Shaune and families
I am so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Jeff and Hannah McKinnon and family
Tara Smith
Dearest Randi, Killam Family and Liam and Peter.
My heart is so sad for your loss. I am sending my deepest condolences and love to you all. Sorry I was unable to attend the Celebration of Pat’s life, but hope you found solace in seeing the many people that care about you and the sharing of memories of Pat. You were blessed to have her return to this community in her retirement and that you were able to enjoy these last years together. Thinking of each of you.
Paula & Al Doucet
Sincere condolences to all the Killam family.Extremely sorry to hear of Pat’s passing.
Johanna McGrath
Liam, Peter and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you all and praying for you during this difficult time.
Craig and Marcia Harding
May your strong bonds of love and loyalty help your family bear the burden of Pat’s death. Our thoughts are with you…
Billand Anna Cox
Shaune, Randi, Bill, Greg and families
Sorry to read of your sister Pat’s passing, we extend our condolences.