It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Patrick Joseph O’Neill, who passed away October 18, 2023, at the age of 83. Patrick was a loving husband to Vikki, father to Róisín (Ryan), Patrick (deceased) and Katrina (deceased), son-in-law to Marie and grandfather to Keegan. Patrick also leaves behind siblings, Eamonn, Brendan and Dympna and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews in his home country of Ireland.
Patrick was a teacher in London, England before moving to Canada in the mid-1960’s. He taught in Scarborough, Ontario before joining OECTA in 1969. Patrick devoted almost 30 years there, providing counsel, with compassion and integrity, to hundreds of teachers before moving to the newly established Ontario College of Teachers in 1997. After setting up the College’s Investigations & Hearings department, Patrick retired in 2002.
During his retirement, Patrick enjoyed visits with his grandson and daughter. He developed a passion for cooking and loved to enjoy good food, wine and good times making happy memories with his family. Patrick will be missed by his dear friends and loved ones.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 4th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Kane-Jerrett Funeral Homes (6191 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kanejerrettnorthyork.ca.
In lieu of flowers, we ask donations be directed to the Sunnybrook Foundation, c/o Division of Nephrology (kidney) via In Honour or Memory | Donate Now - Sunnybrook Foundation. (Please see link below)
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