October 11, 1941 to June 12, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lois Margaret Root, at Sunnybrook Hospital in the early hours of June 12, 2026. Lois was predeceased by her beloved husband, the late Gordon Root. She was also predeceased by her parents, Edwin and Margaret Barber, along with her brother Earl (and his wife Doris) Barber.

Lois was a loving mother and is survived by her two children, Bradley Root and his wife Wendy Smith, and Kathie Patterson and her late husband Adam Patterson. Lois was the cherished Nana to her three grandchildren, Jessica and Connor Patterson, and Lauren Root.

She is remembered fondly by her nieces Brenda Mokren (late husband Don Mokren), Sharlene Ferizi (Nehat Ferizi), Shawna Petty (Mike Tippin) and Sherry Petty (Anders Langen). She is also survived by the extended Patterson family, and the many great nieces and nephews. 

Lois was born in Guelph and eventually settled in Brampton with her husband, Gord. It was here that Lois became known to many as a passionate dietician who regularly held classes to teach weight loss. As many know, she lost 100lbs three separate times in her life. In fact, odds are that if you ever went to her house, she would have you step on a scale. Lois and Gord loved and regularly attended dances. On weekends, they would drive back to Guelph and dance the night away, always looking forward to the next one. If they were not on the dance floor, a competitive euchre game was happening amongst their large circle of friends.

The family would like to thank Sunnybrook Palliative Care as well as Chartwell Retirement Home Oak Ridges Memory Care, where Lois resided for the last two years.

Lois will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen St. S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Saturday, June 20 from 10 o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at 11 o’clock.  Reception to follow at the funeral home.

Those unable to attend the service in person are invited to view the service through live streaming, at 11:00 a.m. or at a more convenient time for you, please click the following link:

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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada in her memory: https://alzheimer.ca/en/ways-to-give.

Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com

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