August 31, 1944 – January 22, 2023

The family of Patrick is sad to announce his passing on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 78 years old.

Pat is survived by his children Kathleen (Jeff) Danforth and Ryan (Ashleigh) Kavanagh, and three grandchildren Abbey, Sadie, and Isaac. He also leaves behind his sisters’ Mary Jo-Anne and Barbara, brothers’ Michael, John, Jim, and Ken. As well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Pat was predeceased by his wife Gwendolynne Kavanagh (nee Jones), parents Reginald and Audrey Kavanagh, siblings Maggie, Carmel, Al and David.

Pat grew up in a large family in Surrey, BC when that area was still farmland. He met his wife Gwen in Vancouver, BC in 1969 and they married the same year. After several moves, they settled in Kamloops, BC in 1972. Pat loved Kamloops and enjoyed telling everyone that he liked it so much he changed jobs three times to stay there. He was a long time member of the Kinsmen/K40 Club, and the Rotary Club. He also enjoyed volunteering on the Western Canada Theater board. Pat’s favourite work was the 25 years he spent with Investors Group. He loved working with his clients and missed them once he retired. Pat was an avid reader, loved cars, traveling and watching the financial markets. He also enjoyed developing his skills as a cook later in life.

His family would like to thank the staff and residents of River Bend Seniors Community, for welcoming Dad and making his last few months so enjoyable.

There will be a celebration of life later in the spring.

Messages of condolence can be passed along to the family at Kamloops Funeral Home.

• Date : 2023-01-22
• Location : Kamloops