Scholar, mentor, and humanist, Patricia Cranton touched the lives of numerous scholars and students, and leaves a formidable legacy to the field of education. Her passing in early 2016 left a significant gap in many lives and an important legacy in the adult education literature. This article provides an account of Patricia Cranton's influential contributions to the field of Education from the perspective of an international colleague and friend. It reveals aspects of mentoring and contributions to lifelong and lifewide learning. The article brings to the fore the wisdom she imparted through her publications in addition to noting some of the awards of highest order Patricia Cranton received during her life time.