Beverley Ann (Patterson) Gibson
December 11, 1928 ~ December 30, 2024 (age 96)
Our Mom, Beverley Ann Gibson (nee Patterson), passed away peacefully at Winbourne Park in the early evening of December 30, 2024, shortly after her 96th birthday.
Mom was proud of her family and their accomplishments. She was an amazing, supportive mother to Dave & Barbara Gibson of Pickering, and Florence & John (2023) Davies of Port Perry. She was also a wonderful grandmother to Sam and Sarah (Anujan) Davies, and to Johanna and Samuel Gibson.
Born on December 11, 1928, in Toronto to her parents Florence (Harrison) & Gordon Patterson, Mom faced a serious case of polio at an early age, which required her to walk with the use of a brace. In her later years, she suffered from post-polio syndrome and used an electric wheelchair, which she skillfully operated.
After graduating high school, Mom worked as a bookkeeper for Bell Canada, where she developed lifelong friendships during the 1950s. She was also an accomplished crafter, selling her work at Christmas bazaars in Scarborough. Later, she turned to painting landscapes, which she shared with family and friends. Mom enjoyed many activities at Winbourne Park, particularly BINGO, where she won numerous prizes.
Predeceased by her parents Florence and Gordon Patterson (1966), her brother Les Patterson (2022), and her sister-in-law Jean Patterson (2020), Bev will be remembered for her kindness and fairness to all.
A heartfelt thank you to the residents and staff at Winbourne Park for their compassion and care.
“I love you, a bushel and a peck
A bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck
A hug around the neck and a barrel and a heap
A barrel and a heap and I'm talkin' in my sleep”
– Written by Frank Loesser and sung by Doris Day (and joyfully performed by Mom many times)
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Winbourne Park Long-Term Care Home, which will be used to provide gifts and activities for residents. Donations can be sent in care of Dave Gibson via e-transfer to davegib@hotmail.ca.
We will miss her dearly. Memories may be shared at Low and Low Funeral Home.
