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KANE
Patrick Joseph “Pat”
July 27th, 1945 – April 10th, 2023
The Kane family is sad to announce that Patrick Kane passed away peacefully at the age of 77 surrounded by his loving family at St John’s Health Sciences on April 10th.
Born on a farm in Hurleyville, New York in 1945, the Kane family returned to Newfoundland in 1947, eventually settling in Gander in 1950.
Pat was predeceased by his sisters Kathleen Cornish (John), Pauline Kane and brother Leo Kane, his mother Theresa and father Albert. He is survived by his brothers Matty, Danny, Jimmy and Brian Kane.
Growing up in Gander, Pat loved playing softball and playing darts. As much as Pat and the family loved going to see brother Leo and the Gander Flyers, he was delighted to watch his grandson Ryan play hockey.
Pat met Donna Saunders in 1966 at Trade School in Gander. They bumped into each other in September. The first thing that Donna noticed was Pat’s black bushy eyebrows. Pat asked Donna to dance, and they began dating shortly afterwards. After their second date, Pat said that Donna was the woman that he would marry. They dated until marrying in 1970.
Outside of Pat’s passion for sports, Pat’s biggest love was for his family. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. He also was overjoyed to have been given the gift of a great granddaughter, Anna. Pat loved nothing more than playing with his children, letting them comb his hair, dancing with them in the living room and watching then play their various activities.
Pat and Donna loved spending time and travelling around Newfoundland and all of its beautiful communities. You could find them both arse up picking berries in any berry field in Central NL. Pat loved walking his favourite dog Lucky, chewing Double Bubble and watching his beloved New York Yankees.
Pat had a love of all kinds of music, from Pavarotti to Country. He loved spending Sunday mornings doing the crossword and listening to the traditional Newfoundland music on the radio. You would often find Pat listening to Donna and Brad singing karaoke late into the night until hunger struck.
Pat was an active member of the community. He spent 20 years as a Gander Town Councillor championing projects like Cobb’s pond and the walking track at the Community Centre. Pat’s love for animals led him to spend 15 years donating his time as a member of the Board of Directors for the Gander SPCA. Pat also spent considerable time volunteering and canvassing for other causes he supported including the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Salvation Army, the Knights of Columbus, the Canadian Cancer Society, and the Kidney Foundation. He also volunteered as a Leader and a Board Member of the St Joseph’s Boy Scouts.
Pat spent his professional life working for the Gander Airport, rising to the role of Airport Duty Manager. Pat staring in 1967 until his retirement in 1996 after 29 loyal years of service.
Pat is survived by his wife of 53 Years Donna, his daughter’s Nancy (Trace) of Gander, Wendy (Andrew) of Toronto and son Chris of (Halifax). Grandson Ryan (Samantha) and Great Granddaughter Anna of Gander. He is also survived by his many nieces, nephews and cousins who were all loved by Pat.
The family would like to thank the staff at St John’s Health Sciences, Gander Hospital, Gander Paramedics and the Air Ambulance for their support and compassionate care including Dr. Connors, Dr. Fagan nurses Noah, Tina, Danielle, Tammy, Robyn, Leanne and Anne.
In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage donations to the Gander SPCA or any charity that speaks to you in Pat’s memory.
As per Pat’s wishes, cremation has occurred and the family will have a visitation at the Stacey’s Funeral Home, April 13, 2023 will be held at 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral to be held at St. Joseph’s on Friday, April 14th at 2pm.
Pat was a kind person. We were always amazed that everyone we encountered had such great words to say about him. There were so many people who were important to Pat. While we could not possibly mention everyone, he would tell you not to mourn but rather give thanks to the many blessing in your life and the loved ones around you.
Monday April 10th 2023
Death notice for the town of: Gander, Province: T-N
death notice Patrick Joseph Pat Kane Monday April 10th 2023
obituaries notice Patrick Joseph Pat Kane Monday April 10th 2023
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Patrick Joseph Pat Kane Monday April 10th 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
