With her three children by her side, Patricia "Pat" Whalen, of Hampton, NB passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, August 17, 2015, at the Saint John Regional Hospital. She was born on March 15, 1943 in Saint John, NB, a daughter of the late Alexander and Hilda (Good) Doiron. Pat loved life and lived each day to the fullest. With her infectious laugh and boundless energy, she made everyone around her smile. Active and adventurous from a young age, she enjoyed flying planes, riding her horse, Charco, skiing, kayaking, travelling, dancing and driving too fast. She loved spending time in her gardens, going to the gym with 'the ladies', long walks and taking pictures of everything. She had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren and granddogs. She was the life of the party and loved to be surrounded by friends and family. She worked at CHSJ, UNBSJ and was a receptionist at Hampton High School for 17 years where she considered all the students 'her kids'. Pat is survived by her husband Ross Whalen; children: Lisa Whalen of Hampton, Keith Whalen (Kate) of Hampton, and Derek Whalen (Shannon) of Hampton; grandchildren: Fiona, Madeline and Tucker Whalen; brother Brian Doiron of Dartmouth, NS; sisters: Dorothy Cummings of Saint John, Gail Doucette (Doug) of Saint John, Narda O’Donnell (Dave) of Hampton and Caren Wilson (Ralph) of Grand Bay-Westfield; as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Pat was predeceased by her brother Alec. She is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, with visitation on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial, conducted by Father Donald Breen will be held on Friday, August 21, 2015 at 11:00am from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. A private family interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Pat may be made to the SPCA or to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations can be made through ReidsFH.com.