Albert Edward Patchett
May 28, 1918 - December 18, 2004
Al passed early in the morning of December 18, 2004 after a long fight with emphysema. He is survived by his loving wife Violet (Vye); sons Keith of Duncan, BC and Bob of Victoria, BC; grandchildren Heather and Kevin of Duncan, BC; sisters Ellen (McBurnie) of Edson, AB and Mary (Trotter) of Calgary, AB.
A Memorial Service was held Jan 8, 2005
First Memorial Funeral Service, Kelowna, BC
Al and Vye loved those big cats... Charlie and Alfie were very well fed. More photos of Al...
Violet Florence Patchett (nee Taylor)
March 3, 1922 - March 9, 2008
Vye (as she liked to be called) passed peacefully in Westbank BC. Vye was born in Merritt BC, spending her childhood with family and friends. Vye was highly thought of and respected by all who knew her, she was a very attractive woman with a lovely singing voice. Vye enjoyed the outdoors and loved her horse "Lady" and cats. When WWII broke out, Vye enlisted and proudly served her country. After the war, Vye moved to Mission, BC working in banking. Vye was a highly efficient businesswoman. She put these skills to good use and opened a successful business school in Vancouver with husband Dick Young, and continued the school for approximately 10 years, until Dick’s death. In 1971 Vye married Al Patchett. They had a dream to move to the Okanagan and in 1980 they built their "House on the Hill" in Winfield BC. Here they lived with cats Charley, Alfy, extra cat, and later Kizzy. Vye so loved her cats. Vye is predeceased by her first husband Dick Young, her second husband Al Patchett, her sister Elaine (Tonner) and brother Tom Carrington. Vye is survived by her sisters Mary (Timmerman) of Westbank, BC, Patricia (Schneider) of Grand Prairie AB and Fernne (Burnet) of Rimby, AB, step-sons Bob Patchett (Joann) of Victoria BC, Keith Patchett (Brenda) of Duncan BC and step grand-children Heather Boeckner (Nick) and Kevin Patchett. Celebration of Life Tea at 2PM, May 24, 2008 at First Memorial, 1211 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna BC. Light refreshments provided. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kelowna Chapter of the SPCA would make Vye happy! A special thanks to the staff at Westside Care; Vye loved you.
A Celebration of Vye's Life was held at 2PM May 24, 2008 in the Reception Room of First Memorial Funeral Services. About 30 friends and family exchanged warm stories about Vye. Everyone enjoyed the event.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kelowna Chapter of the SPCA would make Vye happy!