It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald (Ron) & Valerie Patrick of Cardinal, announces both their passings.  Valerie passed away suddenly on September 1, 2023 at the age of 83, and Ronald peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 5, 2023 at the age of 86.

Ron and Valerie will be lovingly remembered by their children, Richard (Donna) Patrick of Cardinal, Randall (Cindy) Patrick of Cambridge, Cindy (Frank) MacIntyre of Cardinal, Dianne Buiting of Spencerville, and Dave Patrick of Pattaya, Thailand.

Ron was predeceased by his parents, Darcy and Lillian, and siblings, Bernard (the late Eileen), Aubrey, Darcy Jr, Teresa, Yvonne, Patricia (the late MacBeth) McLachlan.  He is survived by siblings, Gerald (the late Fern), Jack, Judy (the late Jack) Chaisson, Micheal (Linda), Brian (Judy), Barry, also his sister-in-law Mary Frances.

Valerie was predeceased by her parents, Arthur and Agnes Young and siblings, Keith (Helen) and Nancy Preece.  She is survived by siblings Doris (Maurice) Marshall, and Carolyn (Raymond) Abrams.

Ron and Valerie will be greatly missed by their seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Valerie was a loving housewife and volunteered for the Canadian Cancer Society (Cardinal Chapter) and Para-Med Home Health Care Services.

Ron started out sailing for Patterson Steamship Lines on the M.V. Humberdoc (with Cardinal friends Bill Mills & Dennis McShane).  He then worked for 37 years at the Canada Starch Company in Cardinal where he split his years between hourly and staff.  During his first 18 years he was elected and served proudly 12 times as President of their union, RWDSU Local 483.   Ron also served 12 times as President of the annual Cardinal Labor Day Weekend Celebrations Committee. Cardinal council also named Ron as Committee Chairman of the Cardinal Centennial Committee for it's year-long 100th birthday celebration in 1980.  Ron was also among the dignitaries to open the Cardinal & District Community Centre on January 18, 1971, and was involved in federal politics, including running some campaigns.

In keeping with our parents' wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service.  A private family service will take place at a later date.

Donations to Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Brockville General Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care would be greatly acknowledged by the family.  Arrangements entrusted to the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Cardinal.