PATRICK WILLIAM SLOAN

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PATRICK WILLIAM SLOAN (Colonel - Retired) Pat passed away peacefully in Calgary on August 20, 2006, following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Loving husband of Sylvia Lester for 35 years. Proud father of Sean (Debbie) and Christine (Clint Fontaine) and of his two recently-arrived grandsons, Nicholas Sloan and Miles Fontaine. Paddy is survived by his parents, Wing Commander Emmett Patrick and Marie Sloan of Ottawa and by his brothers, Derrick and Kevin. A graduate of RMC, Paddy proudly served his country for over 35 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. He was a pilot and instructor on both the Tutor and a CF-5 aircraft. His fondest flight memories included serving twice on 434 Squadron, as well serving as Commandant of the flight training school at Moose Jaw. Following his retirement, Pat served for three years in the Air Reserves in Winnipeg. In 2003 Pat and Sylvia relocated to Kelowna, where Pat continued to accumulate numerous friends who shared his sporting interests. An accomplished fly fisherman and skier, Pat was also an avid golfer and hockey player. Pat will always be remembered for his optimism, generosity, dependability and great sense of humour. Pat you will forever live on in our hearts. Following cremation in Calgary, a memorial service for Pat will be held in Ottawa on Monday, August 28.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 25, 2006