Allan Patey was born in St. Lunaire on July 17, 1936 to Samuel and Beulah Patey. On Oct 19, 1960 he married the love of his life Florence (née Humby). They had many years’ together and raised eight children who were the apple of his eye. He was a dedicated and loving husband of 53 years, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. He loved to attend church and prayer meetings until his health wouldn’t allow him anymore. He was a hard worker and he never saw his family go without anything. He was a fisherman until the moratorium and also a carpenter. He helped to build churches in St. Lunaire-Griquet and Red Bay, Labrador, schools, wharfs, a bank and Norstead. He volunteered as head usher, a grave digger, a member of the fishermen’s committee and St. Lunaire Harbour Authority. Allan enjoyed snowshoe making, going out for evening rides and he loved telling and playing jokes. He loved telling stories and cherished spending time with his family, especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a man who would lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Allan passed peacefully into the presence of his loving heavenly father on February 6th where he was reunited with his loving wife and loving parents and other family members.
Left with many great and loving memories are his children Wanda (Jim) Eddison, Samuel (Audrey), William (Mary), Carol-Lynn (Tommy) Doran, Peggy-Ann (Morris) Curlew, Larraine (Teena), Valda (Glenn) Peddle, and Cory (Crystal). Grandchildren Allan (Jocelyn), Evelyn (Brad), Shawn (Sara), Jeremy (Vanessa), Justin (Paislee), Jonathan (Vanessa), Brittany (Michael), Nicholas and Kian. Great-Grandchildren Alexa, Braydon, Jaxon, Sasha, Griffin, Joey, Saskia, Landon, Alyssa, Jessa, Aleah, and Charlotte. Sisters Beryl and Minnie, brother Noah, sister in law Joy, and many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Florence, loving parents Samuel and Beulah, great Granddaughter Kayla, sisters Violet and Ivy, brother Leslie. Father and mother in law Joseph and Jessie Humby and a number of in-laws. Funeral service which was held at 2:00 pm on Friday February 11th, with Pastor Bill Harnum officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.
