January 23, 1937 – August 21, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, the family of Patricia Lillian Puchniak (née Juskow) — known to all simply as Pat — announce her peaceful passing on Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old.
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on January 23, 1937, Pat was the daughter of the late Kaye and Pete Juskow. She lived a life marked by faith, music, adventure, and devotion to her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Michael Puchniak with whom she shared a beautiful marriage rooted in love and partnership.
A gifted pianist, vocalist, and music teacher, Pat dedicated her life to sharing her love of music. Pat was an active member of the Winnipeg Sweet Adelines Chorus, and she could often be found at the piano, while inspiring generations of students through her teaching, her choirs, and her performances. In her later years she continued to enrich the lives of others with her involvement in Meals on Wheels, The Canadian Cancer Society, The Probus Club of Bolton and the Caledon Seniors Club and by playing regularly where she lived at Sorrento Retirement Residence in Bolton.
Pat was known for her spirited nature and zest for life. She cherished books, movies, and music, but she also embraced adventure — whether riding rollercoasters, skydiving (at the age of 84!), or dancing down the aisle as “flower granny” at her granddaughters’ weddings.
Deeply devoted to her family, she was the loving mother of Christine Thompson of Bolton, Ontario, Glenn (Nancy) Puchniak of Trenton, Ontario, and Tom (Cathy) Puchniak of Trenton, Ontario. Cherished Gramma of Katie, Jesse, Emma (Hannah), Holly (Matt), Erica (Joshua), Joseph, Stepgrandsons Tim (Nikki), and Christopher (Jess). Great-grandmother of Faline, Sully, Thatcher, and step great-grandchildren Kameron, Carter and Bennett. Pat will also be dearly missed by her sisters Susan Sanders (Brian) and Maryanne Haiko (Gary) both of Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her sister Kathie Link and brother-in-law Glen Link.
Visitation will be held at Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South, Bolton on Wednesday, September 24 from 6-8pm. Memorial Mass will be held in Holy Family Parish, 60 Allan Drive, Bolton, on Thursday, September 25 at 11am. Reception and light lunch will be held at Egan Funeral Home immediately after the service. If any guests desire, you’re welcome to incorporate in any way to your dress code black, white and red – Pat’s favourite colour palette.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Mom, Gramma – We love you, we miss you, and we know we will see you again.
Caroline Pietrangelo
Dearest Chris,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Having lost my Dad the day after your Mom’s passing, I feel and understand your pain. At least we have each other to lean as we mourn our parents.
Much love,
Caroline Pietrangelo ❤️
krista lloyd
My sincere condolences, thinking of you all
Krista Lloyd
Niki and Sam Gallo
Christine, so sorry to hear about Pat. We always looked forward to her joining us at Holy Family choir. She will be missed by so many. Always cheerful. She leaves a beautiful legacy. You are all so blessed to have been a part of each other’s life. Celebrate the life she had and the memories she leaves. Niki and Sam Gallo
Nancy Connelly
Dear Chris,
Geoff and I were both saddened to hear of your mom’s passing after her struggles from the stroke she suffered previously.
Although we didn’t have the opportunity of meeting her, she sounds like a lovely, lively lady who enjoyed life.
I’m sure she will be deeply missed by yourself and all of her family. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Nancy Connelly and Geoff Brady
Lani & Ralph Cracco
May the soul of Pat to the Mercy of God may she rest in peace.
Arlene & Paul Di Iulio
Dear Christine & family
We are very sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. We hope that wonderful memories will help you through this difficult time, and that her legacy will live on forever in your hearts.
Hugs from Arlene & Paul Di Iulio
Carmen Woodburn
Chris and family. So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother.
PETER STAMOULAKATOS
Tom we are so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing.
Our condolences to you and your family.
She will be missed by all.
Rest in peace Pat.
Peter and Cindy
Stamoulakatos
Tom Hartai
Tom, Glenn and your families
On behalf of our family, please accept our deepest condolences at this very difficult time
Tom, Nancy, Katie, and Michael Hartai.
Nancy Richards
My dear friend Chris,
Your mom had an amazing life and I am so grateful to her for having you as a daughter…so that I could have you as my friend.❤️
Sending you and your family love and strength.
Douglas Gavin
Chris,
I know that this is an incredibly difficult time, but you will never be alone because you and your mom will always be together spiritually.
Marilee Sadler
Dear Chris,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom.
Pat lived her life to the fullest and loved her family so very much!
I will miss the occasions she came shopping with you at the store … she loved her fashion!
My condolences to you and your family – sending love and hugs at this difficult time my dear friend
Marilee xo
Wendy
Dear Chris,
I am sending condolences and love your way. I’m so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful mom! I’m sure that it will be very hard to adjust to life without her. Sending hugs
Diane Stephen
Sending condolences to your families.
A life well lived.
I remember Pat’s beautiful smile and her love for music.
May you cherish all the wonderful memories.
Dave and Diane (McCarter) Stephen
Tracy Roberts Lapointe
Dear Puchniak Family,
I am so saddened to read of your Mom’s passing, and admittedly, I did not know we lived as near as we did. My sincerest condolences. Our Mom’s were both Pat and I remember coming to your home in Winnipeg when the Dominos had their quartet practices. Luckily, as kids we all got along and played while they sang. I have a collection of memorabilia of the Dominos if you are interested.
Tracy Roberts Lapointe
Fely Ragudo
Dearest Chris:
My deepest condolences to you and your families. Eternal rest grant unto Pat and let perpetual light shine upon her.
Sincerely,
Fely Ragudo
Debra Lee Unger
Christine, Glen and Tommy,
So sorry for you and all of your families on the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful vibrant woman. I have many fond childhood memories of all of you growing up and times shared together as families but especially of my godmother “ Auntie Pat “ She had a wonderful life and I wish you all comfort at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Allan Macneill
My deepest heartfelt condolences to you, your family and friends at this very sad time in your lives. May your dear mother rest in eternal peace.
She will live on in your hearts and her voice will be heard in the wind.
Maureen Haenni
Dear Pat left a lasting imprint on my and the hearts of those who knew her. Her glowing smile, kind ways and her spread of positivity and happiness will be sorely missed. I, as with all at Sorrento, miss her sharing of her beautiful gift of music, song and presence.
My thoughts and sincere condolences are with the family. She will live on in the memories of all who have known and loved her.
nancy davidson
I had the distinct pleasure of singing with Pat in the choir at St. Peter’s Church in Trenton. Pat shared her knowledge with us (No, no, no, you do not file your music under T if the hymn starts with a The) as well as her amazing voice with our congregation. We missed her hospitality and warm friendship from the day she moved to this day. With deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
Bette - Anne Folkard
I had the pleasure of knowing Dear Pat through our Holy Family Parish connection.
Pat lovingly shared her Faith, her Wisdom, her Music and her Humour weekly for many years ; with all of our grateful, blessed Prayer Group Members. It was our joy and pleasure to know her. She will be truly missed.
Her Faithful Perseverance through Health issues these past few years, will remain a Shining Inspiration To us All.
Pat, may you Rest in the Eternal Life and Peace You so Hoped for and Believed in.
My Sincere Condolences to all of her Loving Family, Particularly Chris, Who patiently , sacrificially and devotedly never left her Mother’s side to see her through to her Final Going Home.
Love, blessings and prayers, Bette – Anne Folkard
Teresa Harrington
Dear Chris,
My deepest condolences for your loss. Pat will be missed greatly — she was such a vibrant and loving person. She loved life and was always ready to take on any challenge it brought her. Her spirit will be remembered by everyone who knew her.
Koos Sheredy
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family! Although I met Pat several times, she always embraced me with sweet smile and loving hug. Bon voyage Pat, and I would see you again when my journey over here is over! With love Koos and Michael Sheredy!
Tom Pekala
Dear Chris,
My heartfelt condolences. Having lost my dad last year, I know how important it is to lean on others while grieving. I am here for you dear friend.
God bless,
Tom Pekala
Cyndy and James
Chris and family
It’s difficult to lose the matriarch of the family and to be orphaned at any age. My deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom and Gran.
Ron & Peggy Hogan
You’ve all gained a guardian angel. We’re so sorry for your loss.
Chris Millar
Our condolences go out to the Puchniak Family for the loss of your mother, Glenn Tom and Christine
From Chris, Helen and Shannon Millar
Louis Richard
Glen Tom and famlly sorry to hear about your mom condolences to all your loving famlly take care Diane and Louis
Gaylene Walters
Chris,
“We bereaved are not alone. We belong to the largest company in all the world – the company of those who have known suffering. Helen Keller
Thinking of you as you mourn the passing of your dear mom and sending love
Gaylene
Marion Farrugia
My condolences to all of Pat’s friends and family. I only knew Pat for a short time when she joined the Holy Family Parish 10:00 choir, and I was delighted to meet someone else who could sing alto! I know she enjoyed her winter vacations in Arizona, and we missed her when she was away. When she got sick earlier this year, I always intended to visit her when she came back to Sorrento from the hospital, bud regretably I never got to see her again. The memorial you have written for her contained so much more information than I ever knew, but I was impressed immediately by her love of music, so I’m not surprised that it played such a huge role in her life. I’m sure she has already started singing with the angels. God bless you all. Sincerely, Marion
Annette Dixon
Chris,
My deepest condolences to you and the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Celebrate your Mom’s life and cherish the memories.
Larry Andrews
Christine, Glenn and Tom: so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I have fond memories of he in Woodbridge, and Trenton during my CTC years. She will be greatly missed but it sounds like she lived a wonderful life!
paulette tomassini
Dear Chris
So sorry for your loss.
Your mom was a fashion plate. Always dressed to the nines!
Her contagious smile was truly a reflection of her soul.
You are in my prayers.
Hersh Goldberg
Tell Glenn and the Family how Sorry I am for their loss . May her Memory be for a Blessing. Always thought of her as the Glue that brought everyone together for the Holidays, and her joy to sing was obvious !
On behalf of Hersh Goldberg