Obituary of Patricia "Pat" Rose Draper

Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 18th, 2016 in her 75th year. Beloved wife of Donald Draper. Cherished mother of Michael Draper (Barb), Scott Draper, Alice Draper (Dr. Charles Hall), Christopher Draper (Lesley) and James Draper. Caring sister of Eileen Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson, and David Johnson (Karen). Proud Grandma of Marley, Caylee, Jackson and Catton. Pat was born in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England on July 18th, 1942. She is predeceased by her parents Grace (Caviness) (2016) and James Johnson (1982) and by her sister Rosemary Johnson (2010). She will be dearly missed by many friends and her extended family. Pat was a well-loved elementary school teacher starting her career at Manor and Highland Park Public School in 1961 and retiring as kindergarten teacher at Mountsfield Public School in 2005. Pat had a lifelong love for her faith and served as a leader and teacher in many facets of the LDS church. With a great love for children, she was a surrogate mom and gramma to many. In retirement, Pat served as an exemplary tutor for the Scottish Rite Dyslexia program and as Director of the London Family History Center. Visitation will be held on Friday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 1139 Riverside Drive, London, where the memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation from 9:00-11:00 a.m. A reception will follow the service at the church. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment of ashes will be at Woodland Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Pat are asked to consider the KidsAbility Foundation (Guelph) or their charity of choice.