It is with heavy hearts and tremendous gratitude that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Patricia \u201cPatsy\u201d Rams (nee: Hunton), who gave family and friends her \u201cabsolute everything\u201d until her very last breath on November 6th, 1:02pm at Margaret\u2019s Place Hospice, Dundas, at the age of 82 years.<\/p>\n
Pat was the loving wife of 63 years to her devoted husband, David Warrior Rams; She was the heart of her children, David William Rams (pre-deceased) and daughters\u2019 Sara Rams (Scott Wallace) and Lisa (Mike) Monaghan. Her affection for her grandkids Max Rams, Alex Mallory (Dennis), Amy & Ben Wallace and Jansen Rams had no bounds.<\/p>\n
Patsy\u2019s death was preceded most recently by her dear son, David William Rams. They shared their cancer journeys and supported each other with a depth only a mother and son could share. Over the last year, we have spent lots of family time together, making the memories, savouring the moments and \u201cmaking it last.\u201d \u00a0We know David will be greeting mom with open arms, and together they will find comfort and peace, together again.<\/p>\n
Patsy approached her pancreatic cancer journey with incredible strength, positivity, and a determination to make the most out of every day.\u00a0 She had always shared the wisdom that the simple things were the big things in life. And here she was, enjoying the simple things: savouring mornings on the back deck with Dave, enjoying the vista of their beautiful country estate, extended visits with her family near and far, weeding her beautiful gardens, daily walks down the driveway to get the newspaper, putting her fresh laundry on the line, and gathering with family & friends as often as possible.<\/p>\n
Pat was active all her life. She enjoyed tennis, biking, cross country skiing, walks with friends, and right up until June of this year she was determined to lift her weights to stay strong. Her lifetime of friendships blossomed in this arena of fun and sport. Her life was filled with adventures and parties, cycling trips, group outings, gourmet dinners, hayrides, barbecues and visits to the theatre.\u00a0 She was known for her apple pies, plum pudding and entertaining; the consummate hostess.<\/p>\n
Pat was an active member of the Westover Women\u2019s institute and the Westover Layette Ladies group where she enjoyed the community friendships, and making care packages for families in need in third world countries. Her last days were spent bundling socks for Socks for Hope. Pat\u2019s generosity and selflessness inspired Pat\u2019s daily life, and those around her.\u00a0 Pat was affectionately known as \u201cMother Theresa\u201d by her lifelong circle of friends.<\/p>\n
Pat will be met at the pearly gates by her mother and father, Phyllis and Bill Hunton, her three sisters, Mary Jean Tyler, Eleanor Curro and Mary Anne Kenrick, who preceded her in death. We\u2019re sure Marnie Munn will be there too, and will no doubt be ready with all kinds of ideas for dinner parties and events they can plan together.<\/p>\n
She will be greatly missed by her brother Bill Hunton, brother John (Sandy) Kenrick, Brother in law Allen (Flora) Rams and all her nieces and nephews: Christopher and Matthew Hunton, Martha Murray, Rick Tyler, Jim Riches, Cindy Sager and Max Rams.<\/p>\n
Pat was the heart and soul of our family, and we are full of admiration for a mother who lived for her family, gave selflessly to the world around her, and left this world with grace, dignity and so much strength.<\/p>\n
Her experience at Margaret\u2019s Place was extremely warm and uplifting, and a gift to our mom, who definitely experienced \u201cjoy\u201d in her final weeks. The team of nurses, PSW\u2019s and volunteers did all of the heavy lifting with compassion, heart, and humour, making her stay feel like a home away from home. Pat called her caregivers her \u201cangels\u201d and would have a tear in her eye at how wonderful they made her feel.\u00a0 We could not have asked for a more gracious end to Pat\u2019s life.\u00a0 \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n
A Celebration of Life will take place on the afternoon of December 1, 2024. Details to follow.<\/p>\n
If desired, donations can be made to Margaret\u2019s Place in celebration of the incredible care Patricia received and with hopes this type of care can be guaranteed for others.<\/p>\n