In loving memory of Patricia Jane Scott, who passed away in Cobourg, Ont., on Jan. 17, 2025, at the age of 72, with her husband and children at her side.
Pat was born to George Lloyd Stevenson and Dorothy Edith Grant on March 11, 1952, in Ottawa. The daughter of a chartered accountant and an occupational therapist, Pat led a quintessentially Canadian childhood.
Patsy, as she was known in her early days, spent summers at the family cottage on Hurds Lake canoeing and enjoying the outdoors, while winters were spent at their ski cabin near Camp Fortune. In Ottawa, Hurds Lake and at the cabin, she was always surrounded by many loving relatives and family friends.
Pat attended Queen鈥檚 and graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 1974. Pat鈥檚 career as an occupational therapist spanned over 40 years across both Canada and the U.S. Pat was dedicated to her patients, spending many evenings working to request charity funding to improve their quality of life. Pat retired in 2015.
It was also at Queen鈥檚 where Pat met the love of her life, Iain Wesley Scott. Pat and Iain were married at Grant Hall on Sept. 29, 1979. Iain lovingly played the foil to Pat鈥檚 more traditional and conservative temperament with jokes and playfulness, a successful recipe that led to an enduring and steadfast relationship of over 52 years and marriage of over 45 years. Pat and Iain, who were best friends and soulmates, had their daughter (Courtney) in 1983 and son (Cameron) in 1985.
Pat was described by many who knew her as vibrant and full of life. Always on the go, Pat loved to visit Toronto every week for lectures at a local university, sharing what she鈥檇 learned with her family. Her keen sense of style and design was renowned 鈥 friends wondered what colourful new pair of glasses she鈥檇 be wearing next to complement her striking white hair; her garden was featured on home design tours; and she designed a wedding dress for her daughter. Above all, Pat was devoted to her family, providing steadfast support for her husband, children and granddaughter, Evelyn.
Pat is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Iain; son, Cameron; daughter, Courtney; granddaughter, Evelyn Farlinger; sister, Sue Pennal; nieces, Steph and Merel and brother-in-law, Rick Scott.