Obituary of Patricia Helen Dodman
DODMAN: Patricia Helen (nee Clark) -
A lifelong resident of Chatham, Pat Dodman passed away at the Riverview Gardens on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the age of 91.
Born in Chatham, Patricia Helen Dodman was the daughter of the late Roy and Gladys (Haskell) Clark.
Beloved wife of 40 years to the late Milton Dodman.
Loving mother of Ruth Ann Dodman, Barbara Vince (Jay), Susan Hewings (Mark), Diane Dodman, Gail Dodman (Keith) and Tom Dodman.
Proud Grandma to Gary Ellis (Jenn), Shaun Ellis (Heni), Stacey Gore (Steven), Jason Vince, Kyle Lindsay, Craig Lindsay, Paige Lindsay, Hannah Dodman and Jacob Dodman.
Great-Grandma to Alisha and Carson Ellis; Max, Chase and Emerson Ellis; Danica and Braelyn Gore; and Norah Jean Lindsay.
Predeceased by her sisters Carol Ann Lindsay and Margery Scott (late Jack), brother Lloyd "Jim" Clark (late Alice) and great-grandson Landen Gore.
Also missed by several nieces, nephews, friends, extended family and Special Cousin Lynda Dodman.
Pat was awarded a Lifetime Membership with the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 28 Auxiliary, later joining Br. 642.
Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 from 3:00 - 5:00pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Those planning to attend are required to register online at (https://signup.com/go/EWHNqtT) or by phoning the Funeral Home. A Private Family Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, August 12, 2021 and livestreamed via the Funeral Home website. Interment to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham.
Donations made in memory of Pat to Community Living Chatham-Kent would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040
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