Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12:00 a.m.
Patrick Lenon
He is survived by his sisters, Victoria Lenon and Mara Lenon. He will be deeply missed by his wife Josephine Lenon, his daughters Suzanne Lenon (Judy Davidson), Shelagh Lenon (Thomas Elbel), and Natasha Lenon (Holger Kalberg); by his three beloved grandchildren, Willem Elbel (Ife), Grace Elbel, and Lucas Kalberg; by his sister-in-law Annette Lenon, his nephew James Lenon (Katie) and family, as well as his nieces Bobbie Lenon and Shannon Fagnan (Leo). He will also be missed by Jo’s family: His oldest friend Terry Wilson (June), Judith Shandro (Peter), Anthony Wilson (Sage), and nieces and nephews. Pat was predeceased by his parents, Jean (Alverson) and Amby Lenon of Edmonton, and his brother Jon Lenon of Mount Gambier, Australia.
He is survived by his sisters, Victoria Lenon and Mara Lenon. He will be deeply missed by his wife Josephine Lenon, his daughters Suzanne Lenon (Judy Davidson), Shelagh Lenon (Thomas Elbel), and Natasha Lenon (Holger Kalberg); by his three beloved grandchildren, Willem Elbel (Ife), Grace Elbel, and Lucas Kalberg; by his sister-in-law Annette Lenon, his nephew James Lenon (Katie) and family, as well as his nieces Bobbie Lenon and Shannon Fagnan (Leo). He will also be missed by Jo’s family: His oldest friend Terry Wilson (June), Judith Shandro (Peter), Anthony Wilson (Sage), and nieces and nephews. Pat was predeceased by his parents, Jean (Alverson) and Amby Lenon of Edmonton, and his brother Jon Lenon of Mount Gambier, Australia.
Pat graduated from Gonzaga University with an honours degree in history and with a professional diploma from the Faculty of Education, University of Alberta. He worked in the family floral business before dedicating his life to L’Arche - an international community for people with intellectual disabilities. Together with his family, he founded the L’Arche community in Calgary in 1973. He held numerous leadership roles in L’Arche. In 1996, he and Jo moved to Lethbridge where he was community leader and later mentor to many. He loved his life in Lethbridge. He expressed deep gratitude for the many friends who have supported him, in particular the gang at the Penny Coffee House.
Pat was a gifted florist with an exquisite eye, a skilled whitewater canoeist, an amateur historian, a university basketball aficionado, an avid Edmonton Elks fan, a lover of the finer things in life, of jazz, of road trips, of the wilderness. He knew how to throw a party and celebrate.
He was a steadfast friend to many and especially to folks with intellectual disabilities. He was a fierce letter writer to politicians of all stripes. A thirst for justice and collective liberation shaped his approach to living.
You died in peony season, Pat. We will miss conversations about current events. Roses will always make us think of you. Thank you for teaching us the value of forgiveness and the importance of beauty. Thank you for the gift of seeing the sacred in the everyday. May the circle be unbroken.
A Funeral Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 – 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Teresa Hanlon officiating. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed and may be viewed through Patrick’s obituary on the Cornerstone website.
Flowers are gratefully accepted.
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my dear and close friend from childhood god is with you
Sweet memories of a great person to know … all the best to Jo and family peace david
My condolences to the family and friends of Pats. Pat was wonderful human being, I feel blessed have know him. Will miss his smile and how soft spoken he was. I had the pleasure of getting to know Pat, along with Clair, Tom and Grant during breakfast Thursdays at Humptys. Will cherish those memories. R.I.P IN PAT
For 44 years Pat has been there for me, he created a space where truth and love meet, a space where I grew and knew I was loved fiercely. He coached me with wisdom and had the guts to say it like it is... He gave birth to my spine but failed to teach me how to follow a schedule. He suffered from my limitations but never let that blind him to my beauty and gift. He has lead the way in life and is now leading the way into the next. TO DEAR NATASHA, SHELAGH, SUZANNE and my God mother JO goes all my love and prayer.
Our deepest condolences to Jo and Family. Peace and love.
Dear Jo. With a thankful heart I shared in the service today. When Pat was at Kings Fold in our early years he was such an encouragement .His challenge to us to be faithful to our vision of KF was just we needed. Blessings Love Janet
Jo and girls, we are so saddened to hear of Pat’s passing, and at the same time, uplifted in remembering many, many special moments with him, and with you, over the years. What a wonderful man, and what a legacy! He is a great example for all of us. Well done, Pat. Much love. Gael & Mike
My deepest condolences Suzanne and family. Sending you so much love and care during this incredibly difficult time.
Dear Jo, I am really thinking of you and the family. I was so happy to have gotten news around christmas time. It was good to see some pictures, and now to remember Pat on this day as you will all be together to give thanks for his life. God bless you and keep you in his care. love to you, Cariosa
We are so saddened about your loss. We wish you comfort as you remember the marvelous spirit that Patrick was. Our hearts are with you. Gada and David
Dear Jo, chlidren and family, Thoughts and prayers are with you all and thank you all for sharing the gift of Pat with so many.. Much love and with gratitude.. Honey and Family.
Dear Jo, Suzanne, Shelagh, Natasha and your families, so sorry for your loss. I will always cherish my memories of Pat. And I trust that I will see you, Jo, in the days to come. Pat taught us to celebrate life, and we will do so in his honour. Love to you all. Sally Devereux and family.
My thoughts are with you Jo, during this of time of grief and loss. Pat and you Jo, along with Suzanne, Shelagh and Natasha, deeply altered the course of my life, for which I am truly grateful. I hold and deeply cherish the warm welcome I received from you all in the fall of 1979.
Dear Jo and family, I'm giving thanks for the life of Pat and the difference he made in the world around him. We met in 1973 and our lives intersected at different times over the years, culminating for me in his staying with me in my home in Canberra on one of his visits to Australia. He was always a voice of sanity and wisdom, he lived with passion and integrity and he leaves a legacy which enriches all who knew him.
Dear Jo, Suzanne, Shelagh, and Natasha, I send my heartfelt condolences to you and your families. Pat will abide as a wise friend who continues to inspire goodness. He demonstrated that compassion, kindness, and good humor heal the world since it is the meek who will inherit the earth. With love and gratitude, Michael Duggan.
Pat was a dear friend, someone I greatly admired. I will miss our regular discussions over breakfast at Denny's where we solved many world problems and shared many laughs. He was a good man and will be deeply missed.
We enjoyed getting to know Pat as he visited with us in our drug store,Stokes Drugs, over many years. He was a kind and enthusiastic gentleman. Our sincere condolences to all of Pat’s family and friends.
Our deepest condolences to the Lenon family. We are holding you in our prayers. Pat was an amazing man. His love for Jo and his family, his lifelong commitment to the L'Arche community, his strongly held principles and wonderful spirit were so inspiring. He was a true role model. To know his hugs was to know love. He will be greatly missed.
My thoughts are with you Jo, during this of time of grief and loss. Pat and you Jo, along with Suzanne, Shelagh and Natasha, deeply altered the course of my life, for which I am truly grateful. I hold and deeply cherish the warm welcome I received from you all in the fall of 1979. Continue to stay blessed …
Jo and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Peace and love to you.
I had the privilege of working with Pat on a number of projects for L'Arche Canada back in the early days of the millennium. He was a wonderful colleague: thoughtful, wise, passionate about life, about his family, and about his beliefs; he was also a great storyteller! I give thanks for the times we spent together, planning and working, brainstorming and laughing.... May he rest in peace, and may Jo and the whole extended Lenon family find comfort in the days ahead, as we mourn with them and give thanks for his amazing life! "At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember him!"
With sincere condolences to you Jo and family. RIP Pat
I'm so very sorry to hear of Pat's passing. I'm thinking of you all and sending love your way. XO Nikki
Dear Jo, So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Thanks for the memories.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family we are so sorry tor your loss The Standell Family
I am so, so sorry to hear about Pat, Jo. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could make it down to the service, but I will be there in spirit. take care. Judy
Our heartfelt condolences to your family. I met Patrick later in life as he was weaving the Standell history into a wonderful book. He was such a kind, thoughtful man and will be so missed . The legacy Patrick has left is so special and will be with us forever.
My dear Jo and family. I am so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. My condolences to you and your whole family. So many memories and so muc h time and I cherish every one of them. My prayers are with you all. Peace be with you. Judy
Our sympathies and condolences to our friends with the loss of an amazing gentleman. It was always nice to catch up with Pat, always so impressed and appreciative of all his efforts to make our community just a little better. We miss him already!
Dear Jo, I pray for you and your family in this time of mourning. I feel so blessed to have known him. To have been formed as a leader by him. To have had a season of friendship with him, working together on projects he was so passionate about. I will join in his service from Vancouver and pray you experience the deep peace of Christ as you walk through these days.
Jo I am so sad for you and your family. To share a lifetime of love and blessings is hard to work through. Cherish the memories and the legacy of your children and grandchildren. Big hug