The death of Patricia Catherine Cunningham, age 82, wife of the late Sterling L. Cunningham, of Norton, NB, occurred at the Kiwanis Nursing Home, on April 1, 2012. She was born in Saint John, NB, on February 17, 1930, the daughter of the late William & Florence (Arseneault) McIllwraith. It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we, The Cunningham Family, have to say our goodbyes to such a loving person. She will be greatly missed by her family as well as by all who had the pleasure of knowing her with this being said she will always be in our hearts. Pat always put her family first. She worked at the Loch Lomond Villa for seventeen years as a Nurse’s Assistant, she also worked at the Metropolitan Restaurant as a waitress, and prior to her marriage in a Sussex Diner. Pat enjoyed numerous activities including gardening, knitting, macramé, ceramics, reading, baking and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed her family pets which spanned as many in number as her children over the years. Patricia is survived by her sons; Alan Cunningham of Norton, NB, William and Cynthia Cunningham of Middle Sackville, NS, David and Dawn Cunningham of Saint John, NB, Robert and Carol Cunningham of Fort Saskatchewan, AB; daughters Deborah and Gerald Daley of Midland, NB, Linda and Chris Bickerton of Norton, NB; daughter-in-law Carole Cunningham of Nauwigewauk, NB; grandchildren; Jamie (Lisa), Cathy (Greg), Chrissy (Pat), Matthew, Kasie (Mitchell), Michael (Andrea), Shawn, Tonya (Frédéric), Angelina (Charles), William (Candace), Ted, Leah, Jason (Laura), Jessica (Dereck), Joey (Kathleen), Jennifer (Ray), Joshua (Jennifer), Becky; great grandchildren; Kayla, Kyle, Tyler, Dylan, Bradley, Ashley, Anthony, Dustyn, Kyleigh, Makenzie, Ciara, Aliyah, Taylor, Alexia, Damian, Briana, Jayden, Alex, Ian, Emily, Lily; brother Bob and Joyce McIllwraith of Quispamsis, NB; sisters Helen and Leslie MacDonald of Quispamsis, NB, Betty and Eldon Ferris of Saint John, NB; sister-in-law Barbara McIllwraith of Saint John, NB; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her son Gary Cunningham; brothers Eric, Albert, John, Bill, Gordon, Stuart, Ron and sister Doreen Duncan. Visiting was held at Sherwood’s Funeral Home and Life Tribute Centre (506-839-2156), 18 Scovil Road, Norton, NB, on Thursday, April 5, 2012, from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial, conducted by Father Arnie Hachey, will take place at Sacred Heart Church, Norton, NB, at 10 am, on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Donations in memory of Patricia, may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, Canadian Cancer Society or the memorial of the donor’s choice would be appreciated. Private condolences to the family may be made through www.sherwoodsfuneralhome.com