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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alice Avery in her 95th year.

Predeceased by husbands Edward Patterson and James Avery; daughters Sylvia and Mary; and brothers Al and Harold Joiner.

Loving mother of Fran (Wayne) Higgs, Ted (Bonnie) Patterson and Jack (Wendy) Patterson. Amazing grandmother (Toots) to 9, great grandma to 17 and great great grandma to 1.

The funeral will take place on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 1 pm at Mitchell Funeral Home, 15 High Street, Huntsville with visitation 1 hour before the service and the family will celebrate her life with friends after the funeral at the reception in the Mitchell Funeral Home.  In keeping with Alice’s wishes, cremation will take place, with internment at a later date.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Algonquin Grace Hospice, Huntsville. 

 The family would like to thank the wonderful staff and residents of Rogers Cove. They really made her feel like she was part of that family.

She will be greatly missed by all. 

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  1. Jack, Wendy and families…
    We are sooo sorry to hear of your mothers’ recent death .Your mother was always so sweet and caring with that lovely true smile and gentle ways..always making everyone feel so welcome.We have all been so blessed just to have known her. Sending big warm hugs to you all
    Clint and Jane MacKay

  2. Fran. I am sorry I couldn’t attend today as not well. My sympathies go with you and your family at this sad time. I am sure you will miss your Mom always.

    Love Jean

  3. Our thoughts are with you in the passing of Alice. She will be missed by all of us.

    Muriel Degazio and family

  4. Steve and I were so sorry to about Alice passing away please accept our sincere sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

  5. To Fran, Wayne, Ted, Bonnnie ,Jack,Wendy and families. So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I am unable to attend the service today, but am sending big hugs to you all as you honour her wonderful life.

  6. Ruth Avery Mclennan,
    Please know that we are feeling for you today. Just minutes ago we heard of Alice’s passing . Due to the white-out snow conditions we are not attempting the drive from Bracebridge to Huntsville for the service. Our heartfelt sympathy to you all. Alice was a good wife to Mac, and he loved here dearly as she did him. We will miss her smiling face. Ruth and John, and others in the Avery Family.

  7. With deepest sympathy to family and friends of Alice..fill your hearts with memories and cherish all the moments she felt you!

  8. So sorry to hear about Alice. She was a great lady. May all your special memories help keep you all strong at this difficult time.

  9. Alice was a lady who had a sense of humor and took the time to listen to you. I was blessed to know Alice and I still feel her presence. A loving lady who cared.

  10. I was so sorry to hear Alice passed away. I thoroughly enjoyed our visits when she came to see me for footcare. She had a wonderful sense of humour and a bright spirit. I will miss her. Sincerely, Elva Clayton

  11. Our deepest sympathy to Alice’s family. We had many nice visits with Alice in the past. Always remember her wonderful baking ( rhubarb merangue squares for example) and her gardens. She made my Uncle Mac very happy.
    Nice times at the cottage at Seabreeze. Her and Mom’s birthdays a day apart. Many good memories.
    She had a good long life and you all will miss her very much.
    With Love, Lois Lind and family

  12. So many memories growing up,How the Patterson’s always welcome us in there home, Alice treated us like I was her own!!
    What a great lady, she will be missed. So many thoughts growing up, with Ted, and hockey days, and the family.
    My deepest sympathy’s to all the family.
    Len and Gail Clarke

  14. We are so sorry to hear that Alice has passed away. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by her family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Mary & Jack Gaul

  15. Sorry to hear about your Mom . We have some great memories of that little green house and your Mother & Father .

  17. JoyWilson

    We are sorry to hear that Alice has passed away. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this sad and difficult time.
    Sincerely
    Ethel Hopcraft and Family

  18. DEAR JACK AND WENDY& FAMILY,
    WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.YOU ARE ALL IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS,
    BOB &PAT KUIACK.

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