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PATRICK TONER Pat passed away peacefully in the early hours of September 20, 2015 at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Verna, his son Robert (Taifen), daughter Lynn (Brian) LaCoste, and granddaughters Lisa, Kelly and Emma. Pat was born in Winnipeg to Joseph and Betty Toner, the eldest of seven children. Pat worked for a different version of the same company for his entire career, starting with C.P.R., then C.N.C.P. Telecommunications and finally Unitel. He travelled all over Canada through work in the early years, even living in Calgary for a short time during which Rob was born. While his kids were young, he volunteered as a baseball coach at the Oxford Heights Community Centre and was a member of the Transcona Optimist Club. Later he was one of the founders of the Tee-Kay SlowPitch League. Pat enjoyed the camaraderie of team sports. He especially loved baseball in the summer; if he wasn't playing, he was coaching or umpiring. Pat was an avid curler as well; continuing to play even after his hip surgery. Pat always said "we're only here for a short time, so make it a good time", and he lived his life with that attitude. At Pat's request there will be no funeral service. The family wish to thank the staff at Riverview Health Centre for their dedication and compassionate care during his time there. Wheeler Funeral Home 1800 Day Street, 204-224-1525 Please sign the book of memories at wheelerfuneral.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 26, 2015
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I met Pat many years ago when I became President of Oxford Heights C.C. and liked him immediately. He was a good sport, volunteering, coaching etc. He also played baseball in the T.K. Slo pitch along with my spouse. I enjoyed time with him on the baseball diamond...I think he even umped our women's team a time or 2. Then on the curling rink at Rossmere...he was a good curler, a great story teller and just an all around good guy who was lots of fun! When I think of him, I smile....My sincere condolences to the family...Pat now rests in peace!! Cherish his memory...I know I will!! - Posted by: Margaret Glew (Long time friend) on: Oct 05, 2015