Nancy Marie Patton

Passed away peacefully on Saturday February 5th, 2022 at Grand River Hospital at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Wayne Pauli. Cherished mother of David (Lynne) Woolley, Susan (Tim) Altschul and step-sons Mark (Barb) Pauli and Bob Pauli. Loving grandmother to Cassandra and Vanessa Woolley, Colin, Connor and Carson Altschul, and step-grandchildren Nicole, Melissa, Jack, Noelle, Blaire, Brett and 1 great grandchild, Michael. Predeceased by her step-son Mike (Darlene) Pauli (2014). She will be fondly remembered by her brothers, sisters, many nieces and nephews and her long time Jazz friends.

Nancy is known as “The Queen of Jazz” and was an avid fan of Dixieland Jazz. She alongside her husband Wayne, managed the “KW Dixieland Jazz Club” for 20 years and “The Grand International Jazz Festival” in Alexandria Bay, NY for 15 years. Her love of Jazz and travel gave her many years of travel to New Orleans, Cuba, Florida, numerous jazz festivals in North America and she enjoyed several jazz cruises. Other passions of Nancy included dancing, collecting hats, curling and beer. Nancy lived her life to the fullest and she will be greatly missed.

To honour her wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.