August 11, 1955 – December 5, 2012
Loving father, son, brother, and friend. Passed away suddenly in Victoria on Wednesday, December 5. Predeceased by his mother and father, Pat leaves behind his son, Ross, family and friends. He was a man who loved the bounties that living on the Coast offers, including motorcycles, canoes, kayaks, hiking, fishing and the range. He had a wicked sense of humour and loved to laugh. His mission in life was to help people “have a spectacular day!”
A Memorial Reception will be held at McCall Bros. Family Centre, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Friday, December 14 at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your charity of choice. Condolences to the family may be offered below.
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I have just found out about Pat’s passing and to say I am stunned is an understatement. When I moved to Victoria 20 years, I had the good fortune to get Pat to help me with my glasses. He always said that I taught him everything he knew about treating a person with Fibromyalgia. He was always patient. Pat was the only person I would let adjust my glasses. He was an expert.
My heart aches and to Pat’s son I express my deepest sympathy. Know that your father was a gentleman and a scholar and I will miss him dearly.
I am shocked and saddened by this news about Pat. He was such a competant man at his profession and greatly appreciated. He spoke often of his family and the fun times.
He was always so fair in his pricing and good to kids and teens needing glasses.
Good by, fine fellow!
Laura & Donn Van Leeuwen
I am so very, very sorry to hear about Pat. I also was a client of his and was so happy and pleased with his service and knowledge of his profession. He really cared about finding just the right pair of glasses for you. That combined with his sense of humour made for a very pleasant appointment and I always felt I had visited a friend when I left. Peace be with you Pat and your family.
I can only echo what everyone else has already said about Pat. As a client over the past few years I always found him to be very personable and most professional. I would say he was most likely the best optician in town. He certainly provided outstanding service to all the personnel at CFB Esquimalt. I always marvelled at his weekend adventures: the long hikes, dragon boating, kayaking, etc., and looked forward to the next instalment when I was next in his shop. Like the rest of us I am shocked by his untimely death.
My husband and I were planning to drop in on Pat this morning for a repair job and an adjustment when I suddenly felt a need to call first.The telephone message disturbed me so much that we headed straight over to the Mayfair Optometric Clinic where we gently told the very sad and upsetting news of Pat’s passing.
We were two of Pat’s clients for over 20 years and each time we went to see him it felt more like a visit with a good friend.
I, too, am sure that he will be watching over his beloved son.
In the brief time Pat graced us with his presence he touched many hearts with his kind nature and ready smile. We miss him but are grateful for the time shared. Thank you Pat.
We are very sorry to hear this news. We have been clients of Pat’s for many years. So enjoyed his professionalism, wit and friendship. Pat was so proud to talk about you, and what was happening. Remember all, and know he will be watching over you. Our thought’s and prayers are with you.
I was a client and friend of Pat since moving to Victoria almost twenty years ago. Once we discovered we had boys close in age, we would spend much of our “eyeglass” time talking about them with the pride that all dads have. Of couse, it was our favourite subject!
Pat made sure that visits never seemed like business with his perfect blend of professionalism, respect and relentless humour. Sincere condolences to his family. He will certainly be missed!