It is with great sadness that the family of the late "Pat" Ruth Jeanette Skinner announce her passing at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre on December 31, 2010 at the age of 80 years. Pat retired from Jonlyn Jewllers, was Past President of the Cancer Society, a member of NL Sports Hall of Fame (Curling) and 5 time Senior Provincial Ladies Champion, Vi Pike Team. She is predeceased by her husband "Joe" Seymour T. Skinner. Left with fond and loving memories are sons Alan (Brenda) Howie Center, NS; Charles (Deborah) of Pasadina, NL; Douglas of Corner Brook, NL; Frank (Vessalina) Ealing, UK; and Lloyd (Laurie) of Bedford, NS. Also leaving to mourn are sisters Elisabeth James, and Rosalee Lloyd; grandchildren Bruce, Sarah, Chrissy, Stephen, Jessica, Rebecca and Charles; great grandchildren Nicolas and James, along with a large circle of family and friends. Visitation was held at Central Funeral Homes Chapel on January 4, 2011 and a memorial service will be held later in the year. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Mike Goodyear of Central Funeral Homes. For online condolences please visit www.centralfuneralhomes.ca