SARSFIELD, Joyce
Posted: April 23rd, 2024
SARSFIELD JOYCE FRASER SARSFIELD (née PATTERSON), of Lethbridge, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the age of 93 years. Her husband of 70 years, Leslie Sarsfield, had died three days earlier.
She is survived by her children: David and Jane (Ian), and special family friend Carla Schluchter.
She was predeceased by her daughter Patricia and her brother and sister: Fred (Lou) Patterson, and Edith Patterson as well as her parents, Cecil and Laura Patterson.
Joyce was a Public Health Nurse, graduating from the University of Alberta Hospital with a Bachelor of Nursing. After her husband retired, she immediately started working at Peoples Jewellers. After working there for twenty years, Joyce retired at the age of 80.
Joyce was proud of her father’s lifework developing hardy fruit trees and flowers, designed for the Prairies. She nurtured the Patterson lilies for over 60 years.
She discovered quilting in 1975, and it became an everyday passion, winning many awards for her creations. Joyce was an inaugural member of the Seamsters Union and crafted many peedoozlers.
At her request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Victoria’s Quilts Canada which provides handmade quilts to people living with cancer or the charity of your choice.
We are so glad that Mom and Dad are reunited along with their beloved cat Lucy.
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To David and Jane, I am so sorry for your double loss, although it is a slight comfort that they were not long apart. Your parents were always very welcoming to me, and your mother’s cooking not only got me to actually eat, but to enjoy rutabagas. I ran into your dad at some do at he nature centre a few years back and we had a very nice chat. They will be missed.
David, So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom and dad. You must be reeling with their deaths being so close together. I never met your mom but remember you telling me that she was so smart that even while suffering with Dementia she was a handful because of her intellect.
Back when I was in elementary school your dad used to show up for breakfast when working in the area. He was such a nice guy, I’ve never forgotten him. I know my parents think the world of him.
It seems you have the best of your mom and dad. Her smarts and your dad’s genuine love and caring for others. You have been such a good and dedicated son, honoring and caring for them until the end. Accept our condolences on your loss.
Blessings,
Ken and Kathy