Patricia Ann Mallette (Field), aged 90, from Thunder Bay, passed away at TBRHSC on March 11, 2026. She was born in Negaunee, Michigan and grew up in Palmer. As an adult, she lived in Ishpeming, Michigan before moving to Thunder Bay in the 1970s. Over the years, she worked at Hallmark, Kmart, and Mc Kellar Hospital’s SPD department and gift shop.
Pat really enjoyed gardening and singing. She took part in many choirs throughout her life; most recently she sang with Silver Sounds and First Wesley United Church choir. Volunteering was a big part of her life too – at both the hospital and church. Lately, she had been volunteering with First Wesley at Mc Kellar Park School making sandwiches for kids.
She leaves behind her children John Pepin (Liana), Marcia Graham, Jim Pepin (Lana), Annie Pepin, Bryan Malenfant; grandchildren James (Kelly Ann), Jeffery (Carolyn), Jessica (Ryan), Kelly, Jessica (Adam), Hayden, Halle, Brayden; plus great-grandchildren Evelyn, Nolan, Abigail and Claire. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Pat was preceded in death by husbands Richard Mallette and Jean Malenfant; brothers Charlie Field and Richard Field; foster brothers Clyde and Russ Kohn; foster sisters Gertrude Kohn and Laura Luhr.
The funeral will be held at First Wesley United Church located at 130 Brodie St. N., on Saturday March 21st at 11:00 am. Donations can be made to First Wesley United Church or any charity you prefer. The service will be livestreamed on the You Tube channel “First Wesley Thunder Bay”. (click live)
You can leave condolences via www. nwfainc. com.
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