Eagan: Maurice Patrick Joseph,
Peacefully at his home in Simcoe Manor Nursing Home Beeton, on Sunday April 5, 2020. Patrick Eagan, in his 91st year, beloved husband of the late Phyllis Baker. Loving father of David (Mary Ridley), Janet and Karin. Loved grandfather of Patrick, Nicholas, Brandon, Brianna, Rhys, and Gwendolyn. Dear brother of the late Charlie (Marlene), the late Gerry (the late Anne), the late John, the late Ed (Mary), the late Vince (Bernie, and the late Evelyn), and the late Rita Eagan Fitzgerald (the late Ed). Remembered with love by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Patrick, like his siblings and many ancestors, was born on the Eagan family homestead, on Lot Four, Concession Three in Tottenham. As the fifth child of seven children born to Thomas George Eagan and Teresa Margaret Eagan (nee Walsh), and one of six boys in the family, young “Patty Mo” was very involved with the family farm. He also immensely enjoyed visits with his Walsh and Ronan cousins from Adjala. After completing elementary school locally he went to Banting Memorial High school in Alliston, then onto a brief career as a teacher in Mount Forest. From there he joined the Armed Forces where he was stationed at Camp Borden among other locations and rose to the title of Lieutenant. Missing his academic pursuits, he followed his older brother Charlie and enrolled at the University of Western Ontario in London. After a year, he transferred to the University of Toronto, St. Michael’s College to join his brother Ed, where he double-majored in English Literature and Philosophy. After graduating with an Honours BA, Patrick immediately immersed himself in the Book Publishing industry. He worked in sales at Macmillan Publishers before moving into editorial positions and after moving to Nelson Publishers he rose to the position of President at the age of 37. It was at Nelson’s he met his future wife Phyllis who he would marry many years later. After Nelson’s he briefly worked as General Manager of Clark Irwin Publishers before switching industries to Real Estate. Donning his sales hat again, he made a name for himself as a recognized and respected agent in his community and was well-loved by co-workers and clients alike before he (reluctantly) retired at the age of 75.
He had an avid interest in Canadian history, and at times politics, and was immensely proud to be Canadian. He loved the landscape of our country and one of his greatest pleasures was a driving trip exploring our great country, often stopping (to the lament of his young children or any extended family joining him) at each and every historical landmark along the way. This was usually followed by a camping trip at Algonquin or Killbear with family and friends, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He was an avid reader and would scour the paper cover-to-cover almost daily where he would take in, and recall, details with great acumen. He was immensely sociable and looked forward to any opportunity to exchange a few words, and hopefully a joke or two, with others. He loved a good party which, although may have been a downfall as a rambunctious young man a few times at university, stayed with him until the end. In November, 2019 he celebrated his 90th birthday with a party and he was delighted to have so many family members there to celebrate this special milestone.
The family would like to thank Dawn, Joan, Tammy and all the Nurses and Caregivers at Simcoe Manor Beeton for their outstanding care and compassion for Pat over the years. For those who wish to make donations, contributions to the Simcoe Manor Bus Fund (5988 8th Line Beeton, ON, L0G1A0) would be appreciated by the family.
A public Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for both Pat and his nephew Leo Eagan will be held at St. James Church, Colgan (2118 Adjala Tecumseth Townline, Tottenham) on Saturday November 13, 2021 at 12:00pm with interment to follow. Family and friends are also invited to attend an outdoor reception, at St. James Church, immediately following the interment.
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Death notice for the town of: Tottenham, Province: Ontario