Patrick McAvoy

(Charter Member of Knights of Columbus St. Judes Council. Retired Employee of P.P.G.)

With unwavering faith, he completed his earthly journey on Sunday, December 11th, 2011 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Holowaty) for 55 years. Devoted and loving father of Peter (Dianne), Patricia (Steve) Cooper, Mary Jane (John) Groetelaars, James (Stacey) and Christine (Christopher) Blagg. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Deborah, Meaghanne, Joshua, Jeffrey, Jackson, Hannah, Eric and Caleb and his great grandchildren Nathan, Dylan, Taylor, Morgan, Evan and Preston. Dear brother of Betty, Shirley, Rose, Raymond and Mary Theresa. Predeceased by his parents Myrtle and Eugene McAvoy and by his brothers and sisters Hanorah, Dorian, Ken, Paul, Eugene and Ted. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Tuesday, December 13th, from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH (373 Simcoe Street S., Oshawa) on Wednesday, December 14th at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations to Holy Cross Church Building Fund or Canadian Food for Children would be greatly appreciated.