Petronella (Jansen) Van Gorp , formerly of Thedford passed away in her 96th year on Monday, August 27, 2018 at Strathmere Lodge in Strathroy, Ontario.

Beloved wife of the late Adrian Van Gorp, together Adrian and Pat raised their family of John (Elaine) Van Gorp, Corry (Alan) Bachmeier, Jenny (Chris) Berger and Ed (Barb) Van Gorp.

Loving grandmother of Michael, Randy, Sonia, Lara, Peter, Ben, Amanda and Emily. Great grandmother of Vivien, Nora, Mason, Madison, Kalea and Ayla. Lovingly missed by her sister Nellie Vandenhoek and many nieces and nephews.

Growing up in The Netherlands, Pat was the second oldest in a family of five. After marrying in Oosterhout, Netherlands in 1950, Adrian and Pat moved to Canada in April of 1956 where they continued to raise their family in the Thedford area. Pat leaves a great legacy of love in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A Holy Mass and Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, October 13th at 10am at the All Saints Catholic Parish, 124 Front Street E., in Strathroy with Father Thom Blondin officiating. Following the service a luncheon reception and time of visiting will take place at the Portuguese Canadian Club of Strathroy Family and friends are welcomed to join together for a luncheon and time of sharing memories.

In lieu of flowers donations are appreciated to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Arrangements are entrusted to M. Box & Son Funeral Home, 183 Broad Street in Parkhill, 519-294-6382. Please leave a memory or condolence online at www.GilpinFuneralChapel.com