JOHN WILLIAM (JACK) PATRICK

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JOHN WILLIAM (JACK) PATRICK March 15, 2004 - December 25, 2004 Jack, lost his courageous battle with cancer on December 25, 2004 in his 84th year at the Vita District Health Centre, Jack was born in St. Boniface, MB on March 15, 1920. He was the oldest of three children. Jack came to Piney, with his parents in his 12th year. He did leave to find work in the fields of Saskatchewan, and in the bushes of Ontario in the 30's. Jack joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second World War serving in the RCAF Service Police until the end of the war. Jack then came to Piney, and married his wife of 52 years in 1950. He worked as a mechanic, truck driver and worked at the mill in Sprague, MB. until it closed, all the while working the family farm. In 1978, Jack took on a partner, his son David, into the farm business. David will carry on the third generation of Patrick Farms. Jack also enjoyed playing his guitar and singing for dances into the fifties. He and Monty raised their seven children on the farm. They also raised foster children and the younger Repeska children who came to live with aunty and uncle for awhile after their mom passed away. Jack was predeceased by his wife Monty (Maria) in April 2002; his parents, John and Mamie Patrick; and sister Celia Baines. Jack is survived by his children, Rebecca (Beckie) and Bill of Gravenhurst, ON, Ileana (Lanie) of Winnipeg, Greg (Pat) and Judy of Drayton Valley, AB, David and Jenifer of Piney, Roslyn and Keith of Toronto, Ontario, Richard and Susan of Winnipeg, and Stewart of Kitchener, ON. Jack was a loving grandfather to 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; one sister Patricia Norman of Winnipeg and several nieces and nephews. Jack's wish was to be cremated, so there will be no interment. The family, as honorary pallbearers, will carry our father with the strength and love that he did carry us throughout our lives. A memorial Service will take place at the Piney Community Church on Wednesday, December 29 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Louis Hermanson presiding. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba or to The Heart and Lung Foundation. VITA FUNERAL HOME IN CARE OF ARRANGEMENTS.

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 28, 2004