Pavan, Lucy Donna

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LUCY DONNA PAVAN (nee Bitango), beloved wife of the late Joe Pavan, passed away at Park Meadows Good Sams on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at the age of 96 years.

Born in Hardieville, Lucy grew up on a farm in the Sunnyside community. She was a resilient child, enduring polio and many stays away from home for medical treatment throughout her childhood. She met Joe and married on October 21, 1945. She enjoyed working at Western Canada Hardware and then for many years, until her retirement, for the County of Lethbridge.

She was affectionately known to many as "Grandma Lucy" and spent her time caring for her humongous gardens, sharing her love of gardening and flowers with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She looked forward to visitors and her door was always open, offering a drink and some of her delicious baking to whoever stopped by. She was a long-time member of the Catholic Women's League and the Weaver's Guild and loved to gift her warm blankets to family and friends.

Lucy is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Pat (Ken) Anderson of Pincher Creek, Ann Duncombe (Ray Yezovich) of Lethbridge, and Joan (Jim) Peterson of Colorado Springs; her son-in-law, John Morgan of Foremost; and her brother, Francis "Punch" Bitango; as well as her grandchildren, Shawn (Coralee) Anderson, Clint (Elizabeth) Anderson, James (Andrea) Anderson, Paula (Dean) Palmarchuk, Chris Duncombe (Tara Semeschuk), Ryan Morgan (Mandy Pack), Ashley Morgan (Ryan Miller), Joe (Kat) Peterson, and David Peterson; and her great grandchildren: Levi, Lewis, Colton, Malina, Hallie, Cole, Mackenzie, Kahlan, Reed, Dalin, Bella, Tove, and Ryland. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her daughter, Donna Morgan, brother Mike Bitango, grandson Jody Anderson, and her parents, Matt and Mary Bitango.

Her family would like to thank the staff at Park Meadows for their care of Lucy during her time there

A Celebration of Lucy's Life will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2825 - 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB, on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. with Father Kevin Tumback officiating.

Dear Pat, Ann and Joan, We are so sorry we were not able to attend Lucy's service. She was a special lady. When we were first married and moved to the farm in 1961, your family was one of the first to welcome us and invite us for visits. (and to share vegetables from your mom's large garden!) I had just been saying last fall, "I sure would like to have another visit with Lucy". Our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mother, Eugene and Virginia Wauters

Virginia Wauters, June 22, 2022

Condolences to you all from the Pahara family. Your mom was a treasured friend of our mom, through the CWL & Sunnyside School. Your parents were such friends to mine, simply the special neighbours that country families were sometimes blessed to have. For me, coming to stay at your place was always a lot of fun & Lucy saw to that - what great memories I have of her & my times at your farm! Her warmth, smile & hospitality are cherished memories. May your own fond memories of your mom, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother forever warm your hearts. Renee, Debbie & Dennis Pahara

Renee Pahara, October 1, 2021

My deepest condolences to you all. Thoughts and prayers Ann to you and your family.

Rhonda Stuckey, September 28, 2021

The Broxburn area ladies Bible study group enjoyed Lucy's participation for a number of years prior to her move to Good Sams. Besides our weekly Bible studies, we toured each other's gardens in July and Christmas lights in December. We have fond memories of Lucy and extend our condolances to her family.

Broxburn Area Ladies Bible Study Group, September 27, 2021

What a small world! I come from a family with fifteen children. My mother and father, Nick and Rose Chomiak, were very good friends with your mother's parents, Matt and Mary Bitango. In fact your grandfather was godfather to two of my siblings, Robert and Irene, when they were baptized at St. Edmond's Catholic Church in New Dayton in 1941 and 1942. I am not sure if your grandfather worked for the C.P.R. with my dad, who was a section foreman at the time. I called an older sister who is 86 to let her know of your mother's passing. She knew and remembered her and mentioned that they would call her and her brother "two to tango" instead of Bitango in their younger days. Kindness and respect must have been passed onto your mother from her parents, as my mother always had only good words to describe them. May memories of your mother help you find comfort and healing in the days ahead. Kathy (Chomiak) Braun

Kathy Braun, September 24, 2021

My sympathy goes out to the family. I worked with Lucy at the County of Lethbridge and thought she was one of the kindest individuals I ever had the pleasure of knowing. Coming out to the farm was so much fun and I hope that all the memories of Lucy will keep her close in all your hearts.

Janet Money (formerly Byrne), September 24, 2021

Dear Ann My Heart goes out to you in the loss of you Dear Mom. With Sincere Sympathy Gerry

Gerry Leusink, September 24, 2021

Deepest sympathy on the loss of Lucy. I remember so well all the fun we had at your house as teenagers and how much fun Lucy was. She will be missed

Denise Norrie, September 24, 2021

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