Patricia “Pat” Connorton of Ontario died Nov. 3, 2026, at age 82, according to her obituary in the Times of Wayne County.
Her family remembered her independence, wide-ranging interests and love of entertaining. Gardening, books, music and collecting art were among her pursuits, and she enjoyed preparing meals and baked goods for guests.
The notice also described her involvement in volunteering and philanthropy, her interest in politics and her humor. Her family recalled her education, knowledge and ability to express herself, as well as the lasting impression she made on others.
Connorton is survived by two nephews, Robert Locke and David Locke. Her parents, Harold and Albina Underwood, and sister, Nancy Locke, died before her.
Her husband, Larry Connorton, died Sept. 13, 1991. The obituary remembered him as her closest friend. It also recalled her affection for her dogs, Fiona and Merily, both deceased, whom she regarded as family.
Remembering others from the community
Connorton valued her privacy and wanted loved ones to remember her privately rather than gather publicly. In keeping with those wishes, the notice asks for prayers for her and her family instead of a funeral or memorial service.
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