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PATRICK CHARLES BRACKSTON
Born: Jul 17, 1922
Date of Passing: Dec 20, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryPATRICK CHARLES BRACKSTON Patrick was born July 17, 1922 in Horsham, England. He was the eldest surviving member of eight siblings. He quietly passed at Seven Oaks Hospital in Winnipeg on December 20, 2013 at age 91. Patrick enlisted in the RAF in August 1941 as a Leading Aircraftman and was discharged in February 1945. Pat married Rosie May Smith in West Sussex in 1946. Following the birth of sons Mike (Carol) and Trevor (Anita) the family immigrated to Canada in 1957, where he continued working as a diesel mechanic. Pat was the driving force of the family passion for racing #60 Street Stock for years at Brooklands Speedway and since 1975 at Red River Coop Speedway. Also mourning his passing are six siblings and grandsons Steven of Saskatoon, Kevin of Winnipeg. Patrick will be interred with his beloved wife in Storrington, Sussex, England.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 28, 2013
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Micheal and Trevor, Please accept heartfelt condolences from Uncle John and Aunty Shirley. As a big brother he was the best. - Posted by: John and Shirley Brackston (Brother and sister in law) on: Jan 03, 2014
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Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your Dad. Although I never knew him, Trevor, the fact that you turned out the way you have is a tribute to him as a father and man. - Posted by: Brent Millar (Trevor collegue) on: Jan 02, 2014
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Mike, Trevor and families. so sorry to hear of the sad loss of uncle Pat. Will never forget the kindness and support he gave me and my family when my mum, his sister Sheila, passed away.. He will be in our memories forever. - Posted by: Val Scott (Niece) on: Dec 29, 2013
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Condolences to you all. I remember Uncle Pat fondly, when he came to stay with us he talked a lot about our Canadian family and growing up as a child with his brothers and sisters, Sheila (my mum). Thinking of you all at this sad time, your cousin Alison x - Posted by: Alison, Paul. Holly and Erin Pointing (Owen) (Niece) on: Dec 29, 2013
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Mike, Trevor and family, I am very sorry to hear of uncle Pat's passing, he will be forever missed! - Posted by: Wendy Stevenson (Niece) on: Dec 28, 2013
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Sorry to hear about Mike`s Dad. My deepest condolences. NSIWRN - Posted by: elaine smith (friend of carols) on: Dec 28, 2013