Wednesday 15th April - Condolences - Pat Clay - WAKEFIELD WALKING WOMEN'S NETWORK

Wednesday 15th April - Condolences - Pat Clay

15/4/2020

This post brings some sad news of one of our oldest and beloved members, Pat Clay died early on Saturday morning, peacefully, in her care home. Her death is not reported as caused by COVID 19.

Pat led a lot of walks for our group over many years. She also did the three peaks with a small group of us some years ago.

We understand there will be a quiet funeral, and a service of thanksgiving at a later stage.

If you would like to leave your own message of condolence, please post it here on the blog for all to see.

Thank you
RIP Pat

Pat, enjoying one of the Bridlington trips.

The three pictures below are from the WWWN holiday in Moux, Languedoc, France in 2010.
Fond memories

Crepe lunch

Summit - Aleric

Descending Alaric

21 Comments

Darrel

15/4/2020 10:21:17 am

It's sad news to hear of Pat's passing. Our paths in the WWWN crossed only briefly before she stopped walking but I remember her as a friendly and warm lady. RIP Pat.

Olwyn

15/4/2020 10:31:05 am

That is sad news I often walked along with Pat she was a good listener. It was her 85th Birthday just before mine R.I.P and God bless you Pat

Olwyn xx

Chrissie

15/4/2020 11:23:08 am

How fitting the photo of Pat , RIP Pat it was a pleasure knowing you truly a lovely Lady xx

Lesley Warden

15/4/2020 11:58:12 am

Pat was one of the ladies I met on my very first walk 10 years ago. It was an extremely hot walk in the Wolds so only a few of us. She immediately came across as a lovely calm, quiet lady and when I discovered that she had been a Primary School teacher I immediately thought how she must have been loved by the children.
She liked to describe her family and her early life and we sometimes walked past her previous homes. She was the gentlest of ladies and I was proud to know her.

Maggie Walker

15/4/2020 12:37:30 pm

Remembering Pat with great fondness. She was the first person I talked to when I joined over 11 years ago. We had a lot in common, both being retired primary school teachers. She was very kind and thoughtful. I remember she recommended Puerto de la Cruz, in the north of Tenerife. We have been going every year since. I always think of Pat when we are visiting her 'special' places there.

Ivy doherty

15/4/2020 01:00:26 pm

Pat was one of those ladies it was a pleasure to meet. A ge tle soul who had ma h interesting tales to tell. A really kind person who always had good words to say about people. I never heard her say anything unkind. She was a lovely lady and I am sure will be greatly missed by all her family of whom she was very proud.
May she now rest in peace.
With much love
Ivy

Bronwyn link

15/4/2020 01:10:38 pm

My first recce partner when I joined the WWWN which continued for so many walks. Gentle and resourceful and a joy to be with. RIP my special friend

Gillian Wright link

15/4/2020 01:15:55 pm

So sad to hear of Pat's passing, a lovely lady, always calm and gentle, a lovely sense of humour, such a pleasure to join in her walks.

Chris Swift

15/4/2020 01:40:26 pm

Have had a little FB messenger chat with Harry - Pat's husband. He said "Pat was pleased to be part of the wonderful group which she thoroughly enjoyed. She died as she lived quietly and peacefully and in confident faith in her Lord and Saviour Jesus.

Which is how I am sure we will always think of Pat, As well as her ability to keep on walking, out pacing most of us, be it with brolly or walking stick. With one or 2 bum bags for all her needs depending on the length of the walk.

My fondest memory was when we did Snowden on that "fateful" day. Just towards the end of the walk ( I was back marker !!!) she said she was feeling a bit tired and proved it by jumping from rock to rock down the mountain. RIP Pat.

Joan Jewsbury

15/4/2020 10:28:21 pm

Fond memories of Pat and the many walk she led for us.She always encouraged us to walk just that extra mile...or 2...or 3!
You have earned your rest Pat.

Sue Dawson

16/4/2020 11:52:35 am

Such lovely memories of Pat. She was an inspirational walker, a lot of the time I couldn't keep up with her!! She always had a smile on her face and a pleasant word to say. Sue xxxxx

Margaret Firth

16/4/2020 12:18:24 pm

I will remember Pat with great fondness. We enjoyed many chats together on our walks She was a lovely gentle and kind lady .Thinking of her family at this sad time xx Margaret

Ann Kay

16/4/2020 12:23:43 pm

Pat was such a gentle soul; we were all so fond of her. At the same time she was an role model, she had amazing stamina. She could do strenuous walks and still look fresh at the end. I have fond memories of us all clinging on to her on a very windy day on Roseberry topping, when we thought she might be blown away. She thought we were fussing!!!

Chris Widowson

16/4/2020 01:21:59 pm

I first met Pat when I was 16. I had to take my little brother to school in Gawthorpe. She was loved by all the kids and was a fabulous Teacher to many. I then had the pleasure of walking with her when I joined the walking group many years later and she remembered me. Pat was a truly inspirational Lady and will be missed by many xx

elaine blain link

17/4/2020 11:15:27 am

I have such lovely memories of walking with Pat. And what a good walker she was! She was always prepared with her brolly and her bum bag. We shared lots of interesting chats and she was always smiling. Such a kind and gentle lady. So lucky to have shared such special times together. xx

Barnsley Cath

17/4/2020 12:31:50 pm

I enjoyed getting lost with Pat so many times and it was a standing joke that if she led a walk that she said was 7 miles, I always assumed 10 miles minimum. A wonderful lady x

Enid

18/4/2020 07:01:12 pm

Sorry about Pat. I think she was our oldest member. I particularly remember our holiday in Moux, France. We stayed in a big house belonging to friends of my daughter's . We all enjoyed it. Pat enjoyed the walks and mixing with everyone, We walked through the woods, along the coast, visited old villages and climbed a high mountain. She was a strong walker and a good leader.

We shall miss you Pat, rest in peace.

Pat Cartwright

19/4/2020 12:33:02 pm

So sad to hear of Pats passing ,such a wonderful ,kind and inspirational lady .And I mean lady .in the true sense.Always cheerful and happy nothing ever fazed her.Shared a lovely week walking Hadrians Wall with her and other friends .I'm the wind and rain .great time great memories. R.I.P lovely lady .Sympathy and condolences to Harry and family .

Ann Ward

19/4/2020 02:04:40 pm

My first walk with the group was on a Thursday and was led by Pat. We parked and started from Pugneys. A total of 8 ladies, how she must have seen her entourage grow in numbers over the years.
When I was walks secretary I could always rely on Pat phoning me with a couple of dates!
A quiet, unassuming lady passed our way. RIP Pat.
Sincere condolences to Harry and family.

Rita Whittell link

19/4/2020 06:47:34 pm

Sad to hear of Pats passing. I have happy memories of Ilkley through Pat, she regularly did the cow & calf walk with a train ride to get there. She was a lovely person with a lovely smile.

Jayne W link

21/4/2020 11:06:35 am

You don't realise what you've got until it's gone. Pat was the epitome of a WWWN member and a wonderful role model. Carry on walking Pat, we miss you.

Wednesday 15th April - Condolences - Pat Clay

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