It is with great sadness that the family of PAT RUSTON announces her sudden passing on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at the age of 71 years.
Pat was born on February 28, 1937 in Regina, Saskatchewan. She moved to Lethbridge to attend nurse's training at St. Michael's Hospital and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1957. Pat worked as an RN for most of her career at St. Michael's Hospital before retiring in 2001. She was well known as a volunteer with the St. Michael's Health Centre, Meals on Wheels, and the Canadian Cancer Society.

Pat was a member of the Lethbridge Seniors Centre and much enjoyed camping trips with her friends and family. She was a valued member of our community and will be sadly missed by all who were blessed to know her.
She leaves her three children, Brad (Shannon) Ruston and their children Brittney and Emily, Carla (Alan) Koyata and their children Kari (Paul) Hachey and Candice Koyata (Jason Robison), Lynette Theriault and her children Nathan and Jensen. Pat was also a great-grandmother to Taylor Koyata and Evan and Brandon Hachey. She is survived by her two sisters Sharon Connaughty and Sheila Healy as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Pat was predeceased by her mother and father, Thelma and Chet Connaughty and her brother Gerald Connaughty.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Michael's Foundation, 1400 - 9 Ave., S., Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4V5.

A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at MARTIN BROS. RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 - 4 Street South, Lethbridge.