It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Florence Patricia “Patsy” Aucoin on February 25th, 2023 at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp at the age of 74. Patsy was born on December 16th, 1948 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Cheticamp to the late Frederick and the late Margaret (Tompkins) Arsenault.
She left home at an early age to work in Toronto, but a few years later found herself in Halifax pursuing her studies to become a CNA. Her heart brought her back to Margaree where she met her husband, Leonard. Patsy and Leonard settled “au lac” where they raised their 2 children, Leonora and Terry. Patsy worked at Sacred Heart Community Health Centre up until her retirement in 2006, as a medical records tech.
Patsy and Leonard were happily married for 50 years. They enjoyed traveling, playing cards and spending time at “Shantytown”, their paradise on the Margaree River. Patsy’s door was always open, and you were sure to find a hot pot of tea on the stove. She was an active member of the community and volunteered countless hours to numerous committees and fundraisers. She had many hobbies which included gardening, knitting, painting and of course, quilting. Most importantly, Patsy was very proud of her family and loved spending quality time with her three granddaughters, Anabelle, Samantha, and Hanna.
Patsy is survived by her loving husband, Leonard; two children, Leonora Aucoin-Satri (Ravi) and Terry Aucoin (Nicole); three granddaughters, Anabelle, Samantha, and Hanna; siblings, Claire LeBlanc (Simon), Rosie McCloskey (Vernon) and Earl Arsenault (Michelle). She will be remembered and missed by many other family members. Patsy is predeceased by her brother, Michael Arsenault (Kay). The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff of the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, Cheticamp for their care and compassion.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 3rd from 7 to 9pm at the Cheticamp Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 4th at 10:30 am in Église St. Joseph, St. Joseph du Moine with Fr. Peter LeBlanc officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Joseph’s Cemetery Fund, St. Joseph du Moine. E-transfers can be made to: [email protected]
Mémère, you left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Condolences
Mes sincères condoléances à toi Johanne et à toute ta famille. Mes prières sont avec vous autres.
Marie-Jeanne Pettigrew
Deepest sympathy.
My dear friends Leonora, Ravi, Anabelle, my deepest condolences for your loss. Patsy meant the world to you, I admired the many many stories you shared. She will be forever by your side. Much love and strength to you all.
Dear Leonard, Lenora, Terry, Claire, Rose, Earl and families; Patsy and I became friends when we were in elementary school in Margaree. Even though we lived in different places, we always kept in touch and I have so many fond memories. Patsy was a kind, thoughtful person who was always there for you. Her passing has sure left a void in my life ; my heartfelt sympathies to all the family. Sincerely, Sophie (LeBlanc) Robertson
Leanard, Lenora ,Terry and families,
Patsy was such a lovely person, friendly, helpful and pleasant. She was a pleasure to work with. It is a great loss to you the family and also to the community Please accept our condolences. God bless.
My sincerest condolences on your tremendous loss. Patsy was a kind, compassionate and beautiful person. She will be greatly missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you grieve her loss in the days, weeks to come. May your memories carry you through.
Terry, Leonard, Leonora and family, we are so sorry for the loss of that wonderful woman. She has been there for so many people and always took extra care and time for me and my family always making us feel like part of hers. We loved her and we will miss her. We are sending all our love to you and wishing you strength in the days to come.
Ryan, Scott, James and Jacob
Patsy will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Family was the most important thing and I grieve for their loss of one so dear. May memories of her goodness and kindness give you comfort in the days ahead. I believe that we will all be together again beyond life’s gateway where Patsy will welcome us with open arms and that beautiful smile, just as she did here in life. We will miss you my friend. GOD bless you all.
Patsy was a very lovely person. When I first joined the Celtic quilt guild she made me welcome and I appreciated it. She made many lovely things and had a wonderful time at guild where everyone loved her. My condolences to all of her family.
Our deepest condolences to Leonard, Terry, Nicole and family. Although our paths only recently crossed with Patsy her warmth, kindness and generosity left a lasting imprint on our hearts. . May your memories be a blessing.
Mes sincères sympathies à la famille de Patsy. Mes parents, Patrice et Doris, parlaient toujours en bien de Patsy et même si je n’étais pas une proche amie, je l’admirais pour ses grands talents et son dévouement à la communauté du Moine. Bon courage!
Leonord, Lenora, Terry, Rosie, Claire, Earl. Our family is so very sorry for your deep loss. Patsy spent time with us when she was training for her CNA in Halifax and we all delighted in her warmth and particularly her laughter. Our parents, Ron and Flo, would keep us updated on the many visits from Patsy, Leonard, Lenora, and Terry as they passed through Antigonish. She was a wonderful person. We are all so sorry. Edward, Jack, Daniel, Joanne Tompkins and families
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of your dear wife, mother, grandmother and sister. I was able to get to know Patsy at the Celtic Quilt Guild. As a new member she was always so kind and welcoming to me and inspired us all with her beautiful quilts. Sending our thoughts and prayers of comfort at this difficult time.
Dear Leonard, Leonora and Terry
Nothing we can say will take away the PAIN you’re all experiencing. Just want you to know that we care about you all, & we share in your sadness. RIP Patsy🕯🙏
With heartfelt sympathy
Cipriano and Antoinette Pereira
Leonard, Lenora, Terry and family
So sorry to hear of Patsy’s passing.
Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Your wonderful memory of Patsy will live with you forever.
What started out as a work relationship turned out to be a wonderful friend relationship. How we loved to laugh together and sometimes complain together. She made sure everything was in its place when I came to work with her on site at Sacred Heart. After her retirement we never stopped being friends and had the most interesting conversations over the phone. I’ll miss her for the rest of my days. Sending my sincere sympathy to the family she loved so much, Leonard, Leonora and family and Terry and family.
Leonard and Family, Earl and Family, Rosie and Family, Claire and Family. We were so sorry to learn of Patsy’s passing and would like to extend our sincere condolences. It was mentioned in one of the earlier messages that she was a very caring person. That was especially true in the case of my parents, while they were alive. They really enjoyed her visits and the phone calls to check on them and they often spoke of how kind she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Pat and Duane Tompkins, Deer Lake, NL; daughters Megan and family, Airdrie, AB and Stephanie and family, Deer Lake, NL.
My sincere condolences to cousin Leonard and family on the passing of your wife Patsy.
Life certainly isn’t always fair. Patsy, I’ve known you forever, as we grew up across the road from each other. ( I am Edward and Theresa LeBlanc’s daughter). As we all took our separate paths in life, I met up with Patsy and Leonard at the Belleview a couple of years ago and it was like we had never been separated for over 40 yrs. When Patsy saw me it was like we had spent the last 40 yrs together. One of the most friendliest lady in my life. My condolences to the family. RIP beautiful lady!
My heart breaks for each and everyone of the family. She indeed was a very special person and her kids are a testimony of that.
Peter & Linda Aucoin
Our Deepest condolences Leonard to you and all the family for the loss of Patsy.
You & your family will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Our sincere condolences to Leonard and family
So sorry to hear of Patsy’ s passing, on behalf of my family & the McCloskey family’s we wish to send our sincere condolence to all Pasty family , her , husband Lenoard, her children & g-children, her sisters Clarie ,&family, Rose & Vernon & family, Earl & Michele & family, our deepest sympathy to all the family her Goddaughter Shelia , & Margaret Rose and their families, sor sorry for your loss , R I P Patsy
I had the pleasure of working with Patsy for years after she came out of retirement to work for the health authority to collect important information on heart disease. I will always remember how we laughed during our work calls. My deepest sympathies to Leonora and her family.
So sad to hear this new I met her many yrs ago while taking family to Cape Breton for weekend we were to meet Terry there. He was delayed getting back we were going to cancel but Terry convinced us to go ahead she met us and lead back to the house, instantly made us feel welcome ! She was a very caring person down to earth she will be missed by many. Our sincere condolences.
Leonard & family, our sincere condolences to you & your family on the lost of wife Patsy. Know that she is at peace now & suffering no more. It’s not easy to lose a love one, we will keep you all in our prayers
Sincères condoléances. Puissent les bons souvenirs alléger votre peine et vous aider à traverser ces moments difficiles.
Our hearts go out to Leonard, Leonora and Terry and their families. We consider you all family and know that mom and dad (Lea and Bert) will be welcoming Patsy with open arms in heaven.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love and Hugs
Lizette and Jeff and family xoxo
I am so very, very sorry about your loss. You are in our hearts
The Lemoine Vol Fire. Department sends our deepest condolences to Terry, Lenora and Leonard on the passing of Patsy.
Terry, I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. Please accept my most sincere condolences to you and Nicole and the girls… as well as to your entirefamily.
Deepest condolences on Patsy’s passing….my heart goes out to you all in this sad time.