January 21, 1947 - January 31, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the family of the late Douglas Patey announce his passing on January 31, 2024 at the age of 77 years at the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony with family by his side.
Doug was born to Gordon and Nina Patey on January 21, 1947 in St. Anthony. He married Linda Richards of St. Carols and raised two children together, Debbie and Dwayne. He worked in construction, drilling, and blasting until his retirement.
On April 7, 1993, Doug accepted Christ as his personal Saviour. He attended church faithfully with his music, his accordion. He had a great love for his Church Family and others, he always had a smile for them and most times a hug!
He leaves to mourn his Wife of 56 years, Linda; Children: Debbie (Scott), Dwayne (Carla); Grandchildren: Aaron (Kendall), Ashlee, Brittany, Hunter (Ainslie); Great-grandson: Lucas Patey; Sisters: Diane (George), Donna (Graham); Half-sisters: Nancy, Evelyn; Half-brothers: Rodney, Gregory; many nieces and nephews; Sisters-in-law: Edna (Edgar), Pearl, Sybil (Baxter), June (Jim), Beverly (Dean), Daphne (Kevin); Brothers-in-law: Whyman (Ruby), Dale (Melissa), and Ephraim.
He is predeceased by his parents: Nina and Gordon Patey; In-laws: Fred and Elizabeth Richards; Sister-in-law: Joan Simms; Brothers-in-law: Derrick Richards, Ralph Rose.
Private family visitation is being held from Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home from 2-4 pm and family and friends from 7 - 9 pm on Friday, February 2nd, 2024. The funeral service will be held at 2pm on Saturday February 3rd at the Salvation Army Church in St. Anthony with Major Stokes and Major Dart-Stokes officiating. Interment to follow.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Alicia Reardon, Funeral Director