With sadness and a heart full of gratitude for a life led with love we announce the passing of Lorraine “Pat” Francis Slade (nee McCarthy) on Saturday August 12, 2023, in her 94th year. Pat has now joined the love of her life Alfred “Jerry” Gerald Slade who passed on the same day, August 12th, 28 years ago. Cherished mother of Michael “Mick” (Mary) Slade, Lynne (Charlie) Sutton, Sherry (Rick) Kinsella, Mark (Karen) Slade, and Kelly (Craig) Peters. Adored and loved by 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Predeceased by 4 brothers and 8 sisters. We’d like to thank the doctors and staff at the Guelph General Hospital for their outstanding support and compassion and the Hospice Wellington for giving our mom their love and care during her last days with us. Friends will be received at Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, on Sunday, August 20, 2023, from 1:00 – 4:00pm and on Monday, August 21, 2023, from 10:30 – 11:30am, followed by a funeral service in the funeral home chapel on Monday at 11:30am. Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre. Interment following at Crown Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel (519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Hospice Wellington would be greatly appreciated by the family. A tree will be planted in memory of L.F. Pat Slade in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.
