PATRICIA GAIL BOLAND

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PATRICIA GAIL BOLAND April 13, 1943 - January 7, 2006 Such a beautiful spirit, always at play. You taught us to celebrate each and every day, particularly birthdays - your favourite special day. You have been a model of courage, generosity and strength for family and friends, who often sought your companionship and counsel. Daughter of William and Helen (Leslie) Pisnook. You are survived by your loving mother Helen. You have been a devoted and loving friend to Cheryl; to sisters, Carol (Donn) and Linda; and aunt to Susan (Ron), Natalie (Jim), David (Kelly), Jack (Debbie); and great aunt to Jordan, Kyle, Jason, Kara, Stefanie and Emma. You are fondly remembered by your in-laws, Paul and Una and Mary Jane. You were never one to highlight your own accomplishments. Rather, the depth and breadth of relationships were most important to you. You were an accomplished athlete (member of the Canadian Women's Basketball Team in 1967 and manager with the team for three years, 1981-84), and an ardent advocate for women in sport (served on the National Advisory Council on Fitness and Amateur Sport, Director of Women's Athletics at Concordia University). You've been inducted into two Sport Halls of Fame - as Program Builder at Concordia and basketball player at the University of Manitoba. You were a sport columnist for the Montreal Star and a CBC commentator at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Perhaps your richest legacy is to the many young men and women that you taught, coached and guided through their formative years. Dearest Pat, you blessed us with your passion for life. Our memories of you will bring us strength to carry on, light to guide us and smiles to warm our hearts. Rest now, you have lived well and your spirit lives on. A memorial service and reception will be held at St. Michael's College School (Bathurst and St. Clair) on Thursday, January 12 at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers you may wish to make a donation to St. Michael's College School in support of the Pat Boland Student Bursary.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 10, 2006