JOHN PURCELL PATTERSON

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JOHN PURCELL PATTERSON May 7, 1921 - October 26, 2015 John (Jack) passed away peacefully, on October 26, 2015, at the age of 94. Jack was born in Stratford, Ontario. In the Second World War, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force where he excelled as a pilot, receiving several medals, including The Distinguished Flying Cross. Upon returning from service, Jack married Jean (Pearce), and then graduated from Applied Science Engineering at the University of Toronto. Jean and Jack moved to Calgary and began raising a family. With their children, Sheila (Ken), Robert (Irene), Charles ( Allison) and James, they later moved to Winnipeg, where Jack continued his rewarding 35 year career with Johnson Controls Ltd., including a five year special assignment in Australia. Once he retired, Jack enjoyed spending more time with his family, especially his grandchildren Laura, Lauren, Graham, Andrew, Shannon and John. Jack was a long time member of The Association of Professional Engineers, and The Reh-Fit Center. He enjoyed painting, and met his goal to write and publish a novel (Fortune Cookies). Jack will be remembered as an intelligent, caring, generous, energetic person with a unique and enjoyable sense of humour. He will be missed by family, friends and his numerous acquaintances. He sustained his clever wit and friendliness throughout his ninety-four years!! Dad, Grandpa and Friend. We love you and will miss you every day. The funeral service will be held at Thomson "In The Park", 1291 McGillivray Boulevard on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Oct 31, 2015

JOHN PURCELL PATTERSON May 7, 1921 - October 26, 2015 John ( Jack) passed away peacefully, on October 26, 2015, at the age of 94. Jack was born in Stratford, Ontario. In the Second World War, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force where he excelled as a pilot, receiving several medals, including The Distinguished Flying Cross. Upon returning from service, Jack married Jean (Pearce), and then graduated from Applied Science Engineering, at the University of Toronto. Jean and Jack moved to Calgary and began raising a family. With their children, Sheila (Ken), Robert (Irene), Charles ( Allison) and James, they later moved to Winnipeg, where Jack continued his rewarding 35 year career with Johnson Controls Ltd, including a five year special assignment, in Australia. Once he retired, Jack enjoyed spending more time with his family, especially his grandchildren Laura, Lauren, Graham, Andrew, Shannon and John. Jack was a long time member of The Association of Professional Engineers, and The Reh-Fit Center. He enjoyed painting, and met his goal to write and publish a novel (Fortune Cookies). Jack will be remembered as an intelligent, caring, generous, energetic person with a unique and enjoyable sense of humour. He will be missed by family, friends and his numerous acquaintances. He sustained his clever wit and friendliness throughout his ninety-four years!! Dad ,Grandpa and Friend. We love you and will miss you every day. The funeral service will be held at Thomson In The Park, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Oct 30, 2015

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 31, 2015