Patrick described his childhood as Golden. He was a busy, curious child, adored his sister Holly and valued his friends highly. He attended Glenlyon Norfolk Junior School, Shawnigan Lake School and finally St. Michaels University School. He referred to this as “The Continental Tour of Education” and made dear friends at all of them. Patrick struggled with drugs and alcohol. He had a lot of theories about addiction and treatment and made brave efforts to beat his demons.
Forever an entrepreneurial spirit, Patrick worked at several different companies including his father’s for a few years and more recently he got involved in a few start-up companies he passionately believed in and focused on helping them grow into their potential. Unfortunately, he was forced to step away from work due to his chronic illnesses.
Patrick was diagnosed with a hereditary liver disease and after many unexplained symptoms and years of testing, he was additionally diagnosed with Lyme Disease. His daily life became increasingly painful and difficult but he never gave up fighting through all of this. A staph infection caused a very sudden turn and on January 16, 2020 at 5:11 pm Patrick died with Rob, Shirley and Holly all holding him. He loved fiercely and in return was fiercely loved. We remember Patrick through good and bad times.
Patrick is survived by his parents, Rob and Shirley and his sisters, Holly (Bryce) and Whitney.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 23, 2020 in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
In lieu of flowers or donations, we ask that you remember to love, support and hug each other and especially your children.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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57 Responses
Dear Rob and Shirley, I am so sorry for your loss. Although I never met Patrick I heard about him often from you and the Farmers. Having just lost my husband Bob I am well aware of the grief you are experiencing. Remember the happy times, the smiles and the laughter…….it helps.
Kindest regards, Sheila Harvey
Rob and Shirley
I am so sorry to hear of Patrick’s passing. It is a parent’s worst nightmare and my heart goes out to you both. I hope you will find solace over time. I did not know Patrick well but the times we did meet I always enjoyed our conversations.
Take care of yourselves.
Pat
Dear Shirley and Rob
Kerry and I were shocked at the news of your loss.
Being a father it is not so hard to imagine what you are going thru.
We would like to express all our condolences, our heart bleeds for you.
We are extremely saddened .
Words are not adequate and we are thinking of you in this so difficult time.
Dear Shirley and Rob,
I am shocked and saddened to hear of this sad news. Please know I am thinking of you and your family.
With love, Annemarie
Dear Shirley ,Rob and Holly,
I am so sad to hear about your beloved Patrick.I have lovely memories of Patrick when he was in my grade one class .He was so joyful,warm and funny.
My thoughts are with you at this very sad time .
Love and condolences,
Isobel Oliver
I was very saddened to hear of Patrick’s passing. I remember him fondly from my Writing 12 class at St. Michaels University School. The following is a poem he wrote which was published in a chapbook the class produced at the end of the year.
Rib Cage
Drifting up a hill
in an old deflated inner tube
black sand covers your sweaty feet
and angels circle above
dreaming
deja vu of an old place once visited
when you know you’ve never been here before
the angels tell you differently
telling you to journey on some more
you follow their omniscient wisdom
until your journey becomes once circled
you’re taken in among them
spreading the age old wisdom
-Patrick Hunter 2002
My deepest sympathies to the Hunter family.
Greg Marchand
Sending my deepest sympathy to he Hunt family my father Terry loved dearly❤ Patrick is in good hands with my father and know they are having fun together! Much love and light during this hard time❤
To the Hunter Family – During his time at GNS, I had the pleasure of teaching Patrick. I referred to him as “Mr. GNS”. He was involved in everything and smiling through all of his activities. Patrick and I re-acquainted at SMUS and once again, I saw that happy, fun guy. You have my sincere condolences and those of my family, most of whom knew Patrick.
Although I lost a brother many years ago, I can’t imagine what it is like to lose a child. I wish you much strength in this traumatic time. The best to you both.
To the Hunter Family. I read with great sorrow the obituary of your beautiful son, a Patrick. My sincerest condolences. We have not met but the similarities between your son and our son who was also born in August 1985 were remarkable. Our son was loved greatly and wascloved deeply by family and friends. He succumbed to addiction on Nov. 21st. I want to thank you for your honesty and bravery in including that part of his life in your memorial. We did as well when we wrote ours for Jeffrey. We are fighting hard to remove stigma
from addiction. Thank you again for reminding us that our children are not defined by addiction and that they were loved and valued and that their passing leaves an incredible void in our lives. Thinking of you during this incredibly difficult time.