Middleton, NS
November 17, 1946 - February 7, 2024
REEVES (Canavan), Patricia Mary ~ Age 77, of Prospect, Kings Co., passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville.
She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Leon. She was a proud Momma to Tracey (Robert Rogers), Kelley (Rick Hiltz), Marcus (Jen Walker), and Jodey (Ryan Cocker).
Pat was fortunate to be Grandma to Abigail, Ashley, Roderick, Jazz, Felicity, William, Ethan and Vivienne. She was predeceased by her parents, Gordon and Clara Canavan; and in-laws, George and Florence Reeves.
She is survived by her siblings, Gordon (Ginnie), Dean (Larry Swindell), Peter, Cathy (George McGrath), and Kevin (Nancy); and many nieces and nephews.
Pat’s family was very important to her. She spent many hours as a chauffeur heading to piano lessons, Sunday School, Guide and Scout meetings and many softball games. In later years she was rarely seen without Leon; going for drives, visiting friends, eating out or just sitting on the couch watching the Jays game.
Pat began her teaching career in Liverpool, but after a year she returned to the Valley to teach her first of 34 years at Central Kings Rural High School. She taught both French and Keyboarding to the many students who were lucky enough to pass through her doors. A
fter her retirement she continued to work as a substitute teacher to keep busy and as an excuse to visit her CK friends who were still in the trenches. Pat was an active community member volunteering with the Prospect Community Club, which included organizing weekly card parties. She was also an active member of Cambridge United Baptist Church and long-standing secretary of Northville Farm Heritage Centre.
Visitation will take place on Monday, February 12, from 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m., with funeral service at 2:00 p.m., both in Cambridge United Baptist Church, 5981 Highway 1, Cambridge. Reverend Joe Gosbee officiating, with a reception to follow. Interment will be in Berwick Cemetery, at a later date.
Family flowers only.
Donations in memory can be made to the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation.
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