December 9, 1940 - April 15, 2022
How do you describe someone who has left so much of an impact on everyone he met. Bruce Clarence Patey was a son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, friend, educator and so much more. Passed suddenly on April 15, 2022 at the age of 81. Left to cherish his memory and celebrate his life is his wife and First Mate of 53 years Frances (Butler), sons Stephen (Lyn), Andrew (Heidi), grandchildren Katie Buchanan and Cole Patey, brother John (Carmel), sisters-in-law Janet Patey, Corinne Budgell, Louise Chaffey, Barb Alcock, Sheila Taylor (Harvey), Mary Audia (Lorne), Audrey Atkins, brothers-in-law Douglas Butler, John Butler (Sheila), Hubert Butler (Margaret), nieces, nephews and cousins as well as a large circle of friends.
Predeceased by parents John C. and Berdina (Johnson) Patey, brothers Mark Johnson (Joyce), Paul Patey, Wade Patey, sister Katherine Green (Keith), sisters-in-law Marg Ryan (Wally), Diane Butler, Delphine Beaulieu and Rosamond Butler and brother-in-law Richard Chaffey.
Bruce lived life to the fullest and was often seen doing what he loved; driving around the harbour having a coffee, out fishing in his boat, or snowmobiling into the Cat Claw. Family was everything to him and he was always there to offer comfort, encouragement and love.
To honour his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation.
Funeral to take place from St. Mary the Virgin church in St. Anthony, the time and date to be announced.
Inurnment to follow at a later date. No flowers by request.
Donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.
And to honour one of the greatest men, at least for us his family, raise a glass at 4pm any day you choose, because for him that was Forty Creek time, or whatever Scotch/Whiskey was in the cupboard.
There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts.
The Celebration of Life Service was held at the St. Mary’s Anglican Church at 2pm on Sunday the 24th of April with Rev. Arthur Kinsella Officiating. Burial will be held at 2pm on the 22nd of August, 2022 at the St. MAry’s Anglican Cemetery in St. Anthony.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton.