June 23, 1937 – April 17, 2026
Mrs. Patricia “Patsy” Annette Hannaford (née Bodner), age 88 years, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026 in St. Joseph’s Hospice, with her family by her side. She has now been reunited with her beloved husband Kenneth and daughter Rosanne.
Patricia was born in Fort William, Ontario on June 23, 1937 to Anne (née Hlady) and John Bodner. She attended Crawford School (elementary), where she met her childhood sweetheart, Kenneth, in Grade 3. They graduated together from Fort William Vocational High School. Ken and Patsy were happily married on August 23, 1958 in Broadway United Church by Rev. Harold Alston, celebrating nearly 56 years of marriage, until Ken’s passing in 2014. On their 50th anniversary, they renewed their wedding vows with Rev. Jack White officiating.
In her teen years, she was involved in both C.G.I.T., & also a member of the St. John Nursing Cadets. She also enjoyed ice skating & swimming in her younger years.
Her work as a Stenographer took her to Winnipeg, bringing her back to Fort William when she and Ken married, & she continued working in various branches of the Royal Bank until she retired.
Patricia and Kenneth were longtime members of Broadway United Church. Both were members of the Daylin James Fan Club and enjoyed his Elvis shows the most. Patricia enjoyed her weekly TOPS meetings, as well.
Patricia is survived by her children Lorelei Kawchuk, Sherry Smith (John Reid), Kenneth Jr. (Monique) all of Thunder Bay, and Patricia Pollen (Micheal) of Winnipeg; son-in-law Joseph Tropea; grandchildren Dallas, Crystal, Shannon, Gordon, Rocky, Bradley and Faith and great-grandchildren Brianna, Abbigayle, Chloe, Preston, Alexis, Edison (EJ), Madelyn and Sydney; sister-in-laws Doris and Joyce. She is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
She was predeceased by husband, Kenneth; daughter Rosanne Tropea; parents John and Anne Bodner; brother Roy Rodger; grandson Nicholas Holmquist and great-grandson Landon Smith; son-in-law William Kawchuk; parents-in-law Leslie and Elizabeth Hannaford; brothers-in-law Leslie, David and Gerald Hannaford; nephew Gerald Hannaford; as well as her grandparents and many aunts, uncles and extended relatives.
Funeral Services for the late Mrs. Patricia Hannaford will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00AM in the WESTFORT CHAPEL, 420 West Gore Street at James, officiated by Lori Jansekovich. Interment will follow in Mountainview Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the Chapel.
Should friends so desire, donations made in memory of Patricia to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Patricia was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother & friend, who will be missed by all.
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