In Celebration of

Patrick J. Crowe

July 7, 1948 -  March 30, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our brother, Patrick James Crowe. Pat was in his 78th year when he passed on March 30, 2026 at Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto.

In his youth, Pat played all star lacrosse and baseball at 2nd base. He became an avid golfer for much of his life and was a huge Blue Jays fan.

Pat started his writing career after Western University at the London Free Press as a Queens Park Reporter and ended up at The Toronto Star. Pat retired as the Deputy National Editor for The Star after having worked at The Star for about 31 years.

Pat is predeceased by his wife Bente (Rasmussen) of 36 years. He is survived by his siblings: Bill (Hennie) John (predeceased Monica) Crowe, Andy (Gloria) Crowe, Eileen (Doug) Burgess and Paul (Lorri) Crowe; and many nieces and nephews.

In keeping with Pats wishes cremation has taken place. Please join the family for a visitation to share memories on Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 2-5 pm, at the Turner & Porter Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (just north of QEW).
Special thanks to the ICU and Ward staff at Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto.

In lieu of flowers please donate to your favourite charity.

Guestbook 

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Andrea Skolnik (Friend of the family)

Entered April 2, 2026 from Grimsby

Our sincere condolences to the family. John and Andrea

Rita (Crowe) Leslie (Cousin)

Entered April 2, 2026 from Hamilton

I wish to send my deepest condolences to family. Thinking of all you. Love

Sheila Crowe (Cousin)

Entered April 3, 2026 from Etobicoke

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.

Dawn Burgess (Uncle)

Entered April 3, 2026 from Guelph

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.

Rick Haliechuk (Friend)

Entered April 4, 2026 from Adjala Township

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