Patricia LARKIN

CAIRNES, Patricia "Pat" (nee Larkin) January 8, 1927 - May 12, 2008 Patricia "Pat" Cairnes of Calgary, passed away on May 12, 2008 at the age of 81 years. Born in London, England. Patricia, having survived "The Blitz" would become a war bride. She met Courtney during WWII and followed him to Calgary after his return. In addition to raising her own family, Patricia was a foster-parent to nine children over a five or six year period. Patricia is survived by: sons, Michael (Jackie) of Leduc; Gerry (Naznin) of Houston, Texas; daughter Regan of Calgary; two grandsons; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Olive, Peggy and Shirley. She was predeceased by her husband Courtney in January 2008; brothers Jack and Stan; and sisters Mick and Jean. There will be no Funeral Services. To email expressions of sympathy: ccl@hffs.com, subject heading: Patricia Cairnes. HERITAGE FUNERAL SERVICES "Calgary Crematorium Chapel" Telephone: 299-0111.Published in the Calgary Herald on 5/16/2008