Our sincere condolences to the family. John and Andrea
I wish to send my deepest condolences to family. Thinking of all you. Love
I am so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. It is a great loss for a family when someone you have known you entire life is gone.
From what I can remember pat was always first to come to Christmas dinners . And close to last to leave. Always asked how we're doing as kids. Always put a smile on my face . Going to miss him dearly.
I was lucky to have known Pat for more than 50 years, starting when we were both young reporters at Queen’s Park, covering the Ontario Legislature, he for the London Free Press, me for CKEY Radio in Toronto.
Within a few years, we had both joined the Toronto Star. Pat was a mere two weeks ahead of me joining the Star, over which he would tease me that when layoff notices would arrive, I’d be out the door first! Didn’t happen - we each hung in for 31 years.
Pat was very intelligent, smart, had a great grasp on politics and government, and always a joy to work with.
Here’s to a wonderful man - and my sympathies to his family
Rick Haliechuk