Obituary of Patricia Jean Davis

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Pat Davis (Nase) beloved wife of Tom Davis of Rothesay, NB who passed away peacefully at the Bobby’s Hope House Residential Hospice with her family at her side on Saturday October 15th, 2011, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 8, 1948, she was the daughter of William Emery Nase and the late Jean Yvonne Nase (Appleby). Pat is survived by Tom, her loving husband of 40 years; her father William Emery Nase; cherished children Jamie Davis (Arleen) and Jean Davis Fyfe (Rick); her beautiful and much loved grandchildren Anna Grace, Elizabeth Jean (Ellie), William Emery Robert, and Reece Patricia and her very special sister-in-law Ruth Nase (Conley). She is also survived by her Aunt Norma Appleby; Uncles Malcolm Appleby and Beverley Appleby; Niece Jennifer Norris (Nase); Nephew Philip Nase; Cousins Steve Appleby, John Appleby, Meredith Appleby and Lynn Appleby and many dear friends. Along with her mother, Pat was predeceased by her brother William Beverley Nase and her cousin Rick Appleby. In 2005, Pat returned to her home as the CEO of the YMCA of Saint John. The continued success of the YMCA in Saint John was very special to Pat for it was at this YMCA that she developed the skills and personality that made her the much loved and successful woman we know today. Since her return, she has been an inspiration to many women in the community. With the support of her family, and throughout her battle with cancer, Pat continued in her efforts to ensure that a new and modern YMCA facility would be built for the community. Pat wanted everyone to know that her two greatest pleasures in life were enjoying her loving husband and family and singing barbershop with her friends in Harmony, the Pride of Niagara Chorus in Ontario and the Saint John Sea Belles. Visitation will be at St. Paul’s Church, Rothesay, NB on Thursday October 20th, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. and from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Church, Rothesay, NB on Friday October 21st at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to Hospice of Greater Saint John "Bobby’s Hope House", or to the YMCA of Saint John Capital Campaign. The funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424). Online condolences may be placed at www.brenansfh.com