After several months of declining health, Pat has left us. Pat was predeceased by her parents, Herbert and Marguerita Balme, and her twin brother Brian. Pat contracted polio at a young age. Despite the physical sequelae from polio, she persevered throughout her 95 years. Pat attended Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute in Toronto, and then graduated with a B.A. from University of Toronto (Victoria College) in 1949. This led to a successful, productive administrative career in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of Toronto. There, Pat was a resource to countless students and faculty throughout her 41 years of employment. She retired in 1991 and maintained many lasting friendships from those years at UofT. Pat was also the caregiver to both her mother and brother, in their later years. Although Pat suffered from the effects of post-polio syndrome over the last few decades, she was determined to maintain her independence as long as possible. She did so with dignity and thanks to the help of the staff at Delmanor Glen Abbey Retirement Home. Pat will be remembered by family and friends for her calm demeanor, commitment to her family, independent spirit, and signature chuckle. Special thanks to the staff at The Kensington and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital for their care in Pat’s last months of life. A memorial service will be held at Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm followed by a reception. If desired, donations may be made, in Pat’s memory, to Oakville Hospital Foundation, or an institution or charity of your choice.