August 13, 1932 – April 13, 2023
Archibald Patey of Quirpon passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at the John M. Gray Centre on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the age of 90 years.
Arch was born in Quirpon on August 13, 1932 to Moses and Clara Patey. On May 8, 1953, he married Maisie Randell of Hooping Harbour, where he was teaching at the time. A year later, they moved to Quirpon, where they raised their family. He will be dearly missed.
He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children, Janet, Linda Simms (Bruce), Scott (Gwen), David (Laurie), Ivan (Maxine), Nancy Elliott (Martin), Tony (Kathie), Shirley (Kingsley), and Darrell, 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn his sister Blanche Strickland (Ronald) and his in-laws, Edna Randell, Frank Randell, Ivy Cassell and Arthur Noseworthy, as well as a large circle of family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Maisie, his son, Teddy, his parents, Moses and Clara, his siblings, Louisa Noseworthy, Gideon, Jacob, Una Roberts, Greta, Clarence and Lloyd, and his son-in-law, Paul Patey.
His family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of the John M. Gray Centre for his care over the past couple of years.
Visitation to take place from the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 2:00 with Majors Anthony Stokes and Beverly Dart-Stokes officiating. Interment to follow in the Community Cemetery in Quirpon.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Patey, Funeral Director.