Patricia Levinksi Obituary
It is with great sadness the Levinski family announces the passing of Patricia Levinski at Extendicare in Kirkland Lake on December 16, 2022. Patty will be missed by all that knew her.
Patty was born in Kirkland Lake in 1952. After her childhood, she went on to pursue a career in Nursing. After completing Nursing school in Parry Sound, Patty was immediately hired on at a small nursing home we had in Kirkland Lake called the Chateau which used to be the home of Sir Harry Oakes. After a few years of working there she applied to the hospital where she was hired as an RPN. She embraced this work whole heatedly and was always excited to go to work. During her several years working at the KL hospital she made many dear friends. Patty transferred to other departments during her career and gained valuable experience in Pediatrics, Obstetrics, the nursery, the Emergency Dept, as well as 4 East and 4 West. She also nursed at the Kirkland Lake Medical centre back when it was located on Second Street. She had a love for life, her family close friends and especially her mother. Patty is predeceased by her brother William, her father Thomas, her mother Jenny Brydges, mother in law June and Walter Levinski. She leaves behind her husband Perry Levinski, daughter Jamie Levinski, son in law Greg Collins, Sister in law Diane Brydges and her two daughters Mitzie and Kelly, as well as Brenda and Lorne Howey and their son Dustin and Donna and her two daughters Kailee and Brittany and Chris Ackles. Patty was also very close to her cousins Kenny and his wife Ray and Lee Sweet as well as Anamika who treated her more like a sister. We would like to convey our warmest thanks to all the staff at Extendicare, especially those who had direct contact with Patty on a daily basis. There are simply too many people to name without missing someone. The comfort and care she received at the nursing home was exceptional. On many occasions when I went to visit her, she would be waiting with her hair all washed and braided. To Patty, braiding and brushing her hair was something she always loved. I have seen on so very many occasions where the staff went out of their way to make Patty's day better. They demonstrated a certain kind of care, patience, and love that you simply don't learn in school. This one on one care comes from the heart. Patty had many health issues which eventually she was no longer able to fight.
There will be a celebration of life held for Patty in the spring, where all family and friends can meet at Tower Street Baptist church to share in the memory of Patty.
