Patricia "Pat" Kathleen Legere (Kehoe) of Port Elgin died after a brief illness at the Georges Dumont Hospital in Moncton on Sunday, 29 March 2026 with her son at her side. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, teacher, and friend who will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
Born in Hamilton, Ontario in 1947, she was the eldest daughter of Edward Kehoe and Margaret Kelly.
Pat was a loving and caring mother, had a special bond with both of her wonderful daughters in law and loved with all her heart both Vincent and Martin and all the wonderful adventures they shared.
After growing up in Hamilton and later Marysville, she graduated from the New Brunswick Teacher's College which brought her to Port Elgin, where she taught at Port Elgin Elementary for many years. She left teaching to raise her family and returned to education acting as the Librarian for both the elementary and junior high schools. During this time, she continued her studies at Universite du Moncton, graduating with a degree in Education. She then returned to teaching until her retirement.
In between teaching careers, she stayed at home to raise her family as an encouraging mom who assured everyone that a passing grade in math was actually a full 20 marks higher than what the report card said.
In retirement, her calendar remained full, serving on several committees, only some of which Jan strong-armed her into. Over the years she was a Beaver Leader, was on committees or Boards for the PEDVAC Foundation, Port Elgin Health Centre, Sackville Hospital, Port Elgin Library Board, and the St. Clements Women's Group. She was also an enthusiastic member and proponent of the Nursing Home Without Walls in Port Elgin. In between those meetings she regularly attended fitness classes, was a regular at Tai Chi, and loved her weekly bowling group.
She also maintained a tight circle of friends from high school in Fredericton for over 60 years and was looking forward to her 60th high school reunion in June.
In addition to her community work in Port Elgin, she was an active member of the community in Murray Corner with many close friends by her cottage on Loyalist Court.
Also, special thanks to Dr Brule and the staff at the Port Elgin Health Centre, who were an involved, compassionate, and caring partner for Pat in her last weeks.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years Jerry, of Port Elgin, her sons Jason (Sharon) Saint John NB, and Adam (Natalie), Port Elgin, and daughter Mary Jane Lewis of Markham, ON, Grandsons Vincent, Martin, and Mitchell. Siblings Margaret (Jim), and Michael (Jennifer), both of Fredericton, as well as several nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by sister-in-law and best friend of over 50 years, Jan Legere of Port Elgin, with whom she served the community on countless committees and traveled to New York for Broadway shows.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home, Port Elgin and Sackville, NB (506-364-1300) where visiting hours will be held from the Port Elgin location on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated from St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church, Port Elgin on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11 AM, Father Carlos Jacinto officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, Pat would be touched to have donations be made to St. Clement's Catholic Church in Port Elgin or the charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Pat's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.