Mary Francis Patrick (née Birdgeneau)

Mary Francis Patrick, née Birdgeneau, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, at the age of 88. She was the beloved wife of the late Darcy Patrick, with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage. Mary was the cherished daughter of the late Peter and Irene Birdgeneau and was predeceased by her brother Peter, half-siblings Jack, June, and Lenora, twin sons Darcy and Darren, and daughter-in-law Dorothy. She leaves behind her children Dan, Kelly, Mark, Marty, Shane, Joel, and Darcy, as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary grew up in Port Dalhousie, began her career as a Grade 3 teacher, and later dedicated herself to raising her seven children as a full-time homemaker. She was a gifted oil painter, talented seamstress, and loving pet owner. The family extends their thanks to the staff at Meadows of Dorchester for their care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated.