January 24, 1944 - September 17, 2024
It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Patrick Byrne. He passed away peacefully in Kelowna at the age of 80 with his beloved wife, Stephanie, by his side.
Patrick is survived by Stephanie, his daughter and angel girl Eilish, and his faithful shadow, Nanook. Patrick is also survived by his niece Kathy Byrne (Christian), his grandniece Lauren, and his grandnephew Liam, his nephew David (Tara), and his cousin Margot Pilley (Andrew Gauthier).
Patrick is predeceased by his mother Patricia, father Anthony, brother Michael and his son, Patrick Thomas Byrne.
Patrick was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB and later in life lived in BC, making a home in Prince Rupert and finally, Prince George. Patrick earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and became teacher. He was an extremely articulate person and a gifted mathematician. He taught math for much of his teaching career, most recently in Prince Rupert from 1998-2007 and Prince George at CNC from 2008-2022 and finally retired at the age of 78! He especially loved teaching at CNC and always described ending his teaching career there as a joy. He loved the staff and the students.
Patrick was a lover of music and an active musician up until his passing. He played guitar beautifully and also had skills as a keyboard player. He often shared
his musical gifts in service to others, playing and singing at nursing homes and at church.
Patrick was extremely patient and empathic. He was keenly aware of people in society who were differently abled and made a huge personal commitment to promote inclusion and diversity. Those who knew Patrick will greatly miss his kindness, thoughtfulness, his ability to persevere through life’s challenges and his unique and witty sense of humour. Even during the most difficult times in life, he still maintained this humour and had a wonderful ability to lift others when they needed it most.
In accordance with Patrick’s wishes, there will not be a public funeral or memorial service, and will be remembered in a private memorial next summer with
family instead.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Prince George Humane Society would be preferred.
Patrick had a love of all things in the animal world and always said that when he went to heaven, he would take great joy in reuniting with all his pets!
Published in the Prince George Citizen on September 26, 2024.