DAGNONE, Patricia

Patricia Ann Dagnone June 25, 1944 – March 21, 2026 Patricia Ann Dagnone, 81, of Calgary, AB, formerly Lethbridge, AB, passed away after a brief illness that she, in her tough but dignified lady like way, bravely tried to fight. She passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born in Belleville, Ontario on June 25, 1944, Patricia was the first daughter born to John and Betty McCollum. As the eldest sibling and the only girl to brothers Dennis and Eric, Mom loved her baby dolls, paper dolls and all things butterscotch.
After high school graduation, Mom started working for the Alberta Government in various branches and felt both proud and privileged to work with doctors. They all respected Mom and trusted her work. She finished her career working at Alberta Mental Health and was proud of her contributions to the clinic.
In Mom’s later years she enjoyed spending time with her lady friends in Lethbridge. She loved her quiet little yard, her lilac blooms, and butterflies. She and great granddaughter Jozie have a special bond over their shared love of butterflies. She loved all the dogs she cared for over her years and generously donated to various animal shelters. Mom also loved keeping sharp by doing her crossword puzzles. There was always a small stack on the kitchen table waiting for her to get to. She always completed them. In ink.
Patricia is survived by her children, Cheryl (Dennis) Holmes, David (Ramona) Mills, Michelle (John) Roberts, and Jolaine (Aaron) Gourley, stepchildren Fiori Dagnone, Ralph (Tracy) Dagnone, and Rhonda (John) Carrette, and her five grandchildren who she loved so much, as well as ten great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, John and Betty, her younger brother Dennis, and her late husband Joe, and Joe’s youngest son, Ben.
Mom loved us all so deeply. She took care of us, right until her last breath. “We love you more, Mom. And we promise, we’ll watch out for the other guy.”
A celebration of Patricia’s life will be held at a later date, yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to local animal shelters.