Patricia Derks

Passed away peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on Sunday, June 14, 2026, Patricia Derks (nee Laberge) of Chesterville, age 83. Loving wife of Tony Derks and the late Harold Sawyer.  Loving mother of Wanda Lorencz (Ben) of Grande Prairie, Alta., Sheldon Sawyer (Kelly) of Port Sydney, Kevin Sawyer (Huong Tran) of Toronto, Wendy Sawyer (James Gadd) of Orleans, Lynn Derks-Roberts (Don) of Bath and James Derks (Kim) of Hallville.  Dear sister of Rachelle Laberge of Ottawa, Alfred Laberge (Nicole) of Prescott and Michelle Laurin (Rolland) of Brantford. Dear sister-in-law of Roberta Laberge of Oshawa and Jim Poulin of Rockland. She was predeceased by her parents Stephane and Alfreda Laberge (nee Adam), her sister Veronica Poulin, her brothers Oscar, Theodore "Ted" (Rose) and her infant brother Charles Laberge.  Patricia  will be fondly remembered by 18 grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Arrangements

Friends may call at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Chesterville on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Presentation Roman Catholic Church in Chesterville on Thursday, June 18th at 11 a.m. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Chesterville. A reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion in Chesterville.  Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  If you are making your donation online or by cheque directly to the charity, please include the following note with your gift "please notify the family". Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.