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• Patricia (Pat) Anquetil; March 16, 1941 - January 11, 2023
• To anyone who knew Pat, they were always struck by her energy and passion to compete in everything that she took on.
• Lovingly known as “Patsy” by her immediate family, she was the proud life and doubles partner to Terry (deceased), Mom to Suzanne and Corey (& Jennifer), Nanny to Suzanne’s daughters Noelle and Simone.
• She was the nucleus of her own family of 9 brothers & sisters - often hosting and cooking for the "entire team".
• In an era when it wasn’t always acceptable for a Catholic to marry a Protestant - she did it anyway & played by her own rules.
• Pat started a career with RBC as a Teller, eventually moving into an operations role for 20+ years.
• Surrounded by professional athletes and an Olympic champion father in her family, she embraced the love of sports and was a true multi-sport athlete:
• Provincial Senior Tennis Champion, setter in volleyball, catcher in baseball, point-guard in basketball and ran Track & Field.
• Pat was a true leader and helped to form the still-thriving Aurora Ladies Volleyball league.
• Pat was one of the founding members of Timberlane Tennis Club and we’ve been reminded recently how she was a mentor to many rising female tennis players at various clubs.
• She coached tennis to her son who became a national champion and to her daughter who won provincial titles.
• She beat cancer twice in her 30’s and lived on to explore some of her favourite places - Maui, Hawaii and Paris, France.
• Pat walked daily into her 80’s, and when hearing of her passing, Pat’s favourite physiotherapist, summed her up beautifully: “….Pat is hell of a woman, a tough lady and a throwback to a different time. With the grace to roll through any room. It was fantastic to have known her.”
• Pat's powerful female spirit will live on, especially through her daughter Suzanne and grandchildren, Noelle and Simone.
• Pat, along with Terry will be laid to rest at the Aurora Cemetery this Spring.
• We miss her immensely and for those who would like, please consider making a donation in Pat’s name to honour her passion for tennis:
(https://www.tenniscanada.com/donate/in-memory-of-patricia-anquetil/)
Dear Corey. So sorry about your loss. I loved reading your mom’s obituary because it is wonderful to see a life well lived and remembered. Everything takes time and soon you’ll only have good memories. Time soothes and heals and I hope you and Jen and your sister are looking at brighter days ahead.
What an amazing woman and friend. We were so fortunate to count your mom and dad as friends for over 50 years.
Suzanne, Noelle,Simone & all of Pat's family I am thinking of you. My prayers are for strength, peace & good blessings as you journey on with the loss of your mother & Nanny. With such a dynamic woman you know she will be actively watching over all those she loved like a guardian angel from above.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the everyone! It was an honour to know, teach and be inspired by Pat! I will think of her often and miss her competitive spirit! Coop
Stan and I send our condolences to you, Suzanne and to you Corey. As former neighbours and Timberlane members we knew and greatly valued your Mom. She was a remarkable woman. Her obituary is a testimony to a life well lived.
Pat sounds like she was an incredible woman. Condolences to Suzanne and the entire family.
My sympathy to Pat s family Pat became a friend when my husband and l moved to Palisade Gardens