Obituary
Passed peacefully away at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on June 18, 2009 in his 88th year, Donald Eric Patey. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his four children Leonard (Karen) of Corner Brook, Donna (Robert), Janine (Gordon), and Arlene (Gordon) all of British Columbia; five grandchildren Dustin, Amanda, Jessica, Brian, and Julia. Also leaving to mourn his sister Laura of St. Anthony, sister-in-law Bertha LeGrow of St. John's; brother-in-law Harold King of Connecticut USA, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his dear wife Margaret, sisters Dorothy and Charlotte, brothers George, Garland and Joseph.
Donald served in the Royal Air Force as well as the Newfoundland Ranger Force. During the 1940's and 50's, "Don" flew in Newfoundland and Labrador as well as Northern Quebec and Ontario as a bush pilot. Upon his retirement, he had served 27 years with the Newfoundland Provincial Government Department of Social Services, St. John's. Dad will be deeply missed but fondly remembered as a kind and caring father and grandfather who placed family first.
Visitation took place at K.M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony on Friday, June 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. The funeral service took place on Saturday, June 20 at 2 p.m. at the St. Anthony United Church with Rev. McGonigle officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers were gracefully accepted or donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion (St. Anthony) Branch # 17 or the United Church Cemetery Fund (St. Anthony). Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Road, Corner Brook. The family guestbook can be signed or a memorial donations may be made by visiting our website at www.country-haven.ca
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