Patricia Lynne Henry

Dear Bill, Sarah and family,

On behalf of the Pearson family, I want to express my deepest condolences for the loss of aunt Pat. We have fond memories of her during the Hall Christmas gatherings. Sending immense love and strength your way during this difficult time. – Katie Pearson

Dear Bill, we send you our condolences across the world, from Austria to Canada.
I still can remember Pat`s laughter, full of humor and loud. You had to join it.
Pat wherever you are we will hear your laughter and think at you. Rest in Peace.
Marina and Erwin

So sorry for your loss of a wife, Mother and friend. Her laughter will certainly brighten up Heaven. May your memories keep you strong.

Bill and Sarah deepest condolences on the loss of your love one. May all the precious memories you made together comfort you at this very difficult time.

Ellen and I are sad to hear of Pat’s passing. We certainly do smile when we think of Pat whom we have known since she began at the Simcoe County Law Library. She was a real leader among Ontario’s law librarians and was constantly at the heart of all major issues affecting lawyers and their vital access to legal information. She was more than a librarian to us; she was our friend. Condolences also to Bill whom Mike met long before he met Pat as Bill was the referee for Sunday night hockey.

Dear Bill and Sarah, take a deep breath and remember all the beautiful memories. Linda & Ron

Dear Bill and family. We shared lots of good laughs with you and Pat at Union functions. She had a big heart and a great smile. Cherish your memories. hugs Joyce

Bill and Sarah, my condolences to you both on the loss of a great wife, mother and friend. I first met Pat when she started as the librarian at the Simcoe County Law Library at the Courthouse. She guided us through some interesting times. She was a great friend and I enjoyed popping in to see her at the Courthouse on most days. We lived nearby on Steel Street and she would sometimes stop to talk. She sure loved her time on the Severn.
She will be missed greatly.
Glenn and Judy Krelove

Bill has been a long time supporter of labour aligning with the College mandate, and Pat was always there with him. On behalf of the faculty union of Local 350 at Georgian College, we have appreciated all of the support you both have given us. And we will miss your generous smile and sense of humour, Pat. And Bill, remember that you’re always part of our family as well.

Bill, it was such sad news to learn of Pat’s passing. She fought a long and hard battle. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I will miss our visits and lunches. Pat always brought her humor and laughter. We will have to continue our visits and have a toast to Pat. Rest in peace, Pat. You will be missed.

Pat was always full of energy and gusto. She was a most willing participant in any political decisions and, when asked, was willing to provide advice as she did for me in the 2006 federal Liberal leadership contest. She always gave of herself. It was fun to be around Pat. She will be missed.

My sincerest condolences to the entire Henry family. Pat will be greatly missed by so many people. In 1996, when I was a new, young lawyer in Barrie, trying to figure out how to do research, how to navigate the court house, and how to fit in, Pat was there to guide me, make me smile, and help in so many ways. Those were the days when you had to go into the stacks and read a book to figure out a legal problem, and Pat would always take the time to point me in the right direction. Her deep laughter was infectious. May her memory be a blessing to everyone who knew and loved her.

It was always a joy to chat with Pat at the library. She was always very helpful and very entertaining. Never at a loss for words and a good hearty laugh. She always made the task of finding the right legal references a much more enjoyable experience. We were all enriched a bit by knowing Pat.

Pat was loved and respected by the lawyers of Simcoe County for her peerless professionalism and warm character. We’re all better for having known her. Sincere condolences to Bill and her family.

Dear Bill and family,

So very sorry for your loss.

I first met Pat when I started Law School as a mature student and needed to use a law library near home. Pat went out of her way to help me get access to the library outside of court hours and she was always there when I needed research help. Pat was more than a librarian at our Law Library, she listened to us gripe, she lifted us up when we were down, she made us laugh, she gave us sage life advice, she lent us tabs and robes in a pinch, helped us when we were having tech issues and deadline crunches, and she did her job with grace and compassion. When she retired, our library just never quite had the same comfortable feel it did when Pat was at the desk. Pat was a special person and I am grateful to have known her.

I recall meeting Pat in 2000, on my first trip to the library as a Simcoe County lawyer. She wasted no time twisting my arm into joining the Library Committee for the SCLA. What followed was 15 years working together (and probably over a 100 library committee meetings )to keep that Library ticking along through floods, renovations, broken fax machines and photocopiers and the electronification of legal research. She loved those books and shelves almost as much as the SCLA folk she would help… Her personality and wit meant she was memorable for most that came across her. The SCLA was better for her service!