Patrick Joseph Power

Patrick ‘Pat’ Joseph Paul Power, 69, of St. John’s, NL, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital. After an eighteen -year extension to his life following a liver transplant, Pat was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer just a short time ago.

He was born on November 30, 1954, to Edward (deceased) and his surviving mother Catherine in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

He was a devoted husband to Diane (nee Marshall) whom he married on June 18, 1976. They had three children, Baby Power (deceased), Jennifer (Christophe Bredèche) and Patrick (Cynthia) who were his pride and joy. He was also the loving Poppy to Tyler Caissie-Power (Erin Dornan), Devin Caissie-Power (Breanna Pitchuck) and, Liam Bredèche. He was grateful to have met his great-grandson Grayson this past month.

Pat was a man who loved family, he had caring and connected relationships with all of his surviving siblings, Ed (Jo), Catherine, Jim (Anne), Anita ‘Didi’, Gord (Madeline) and Marnie (Paul), as well as with his nieces and nephews, Lisa (Tom), Anita Louise (Terry), Ed (Courtney), Greg (Devon), Joe, Emily (Geoff), Alison (Dean), Eleanor Claire, Jessie, Matthew, Nikki (Tony), Loran ( Kristy), Grayson (Allison), Jayme and, Marc.

Pat profoundly touched the lives of everyone he knew, keeping strong ties many, from his St Bon’s and Brother Rice days to his nomadic years across Canada. Whether he was coaching his son’s hockey team, or cheering on a loved one’s activities, he incited confidence with his encouragement. He was a force to be reckoned with when it came to debate or a game of cards. His love of language and his passion for correct articulation inspired his children and grandchildren, who continue to regularly open their dictionaries. Pat was never one to turn down a game of golf with his special buddies, Gerry Hickey, Paul Norman, and John Norman, as well as his own three brothers, and he never missed a hockey game when the Montreal Canadians were playing.

We wish to thank Dr. Jennifer Leonard, Community Health, the Pain Management and Palliative Care staff and the St. Clare’s Emergency Department who have been supportive and caring with our family. A special thank you to our paramedic Scott Hillier whose empathy and professionalism meant so much to us in Pat’s final days!

We commend the entire team of the Atlantic Canada Multi-Organ Transplant Program, most especially, Dr. Mark Walsh, Dr. Zuhaib Mir, and Dr. Kevork Peltekian.

Now we begin the business of cherishing him in our hearts, and per his direct wishes- celebrating his life and living ours. He will be cremated without any services per request. The date for the celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.

In keeping with the spirit of Pat’s love of the handwritten word, we encourage you to mail a memorial card to Diane. All are welcome to post memories and final words here as well.

Donations in his memory may be made to:

The Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation

Memorial Donations

or

The Organ Donation Program which can be chosen in the dropdown menu https://healthcarefoundation.ca/donate/one-time-donation/

”Pat, you were my sweetheart, my confidant, my love, my reality checker, and my confidence booster.  You were my better half and my best friend!  May you rest in peace sweetheart!”