1944 – 2025
Patrick Francis Joseph Griffin passed away at Lakeshore General on Thursday, May 22nd, aged 80 years old.
Father of Amanda, Brendan (Wan Ling), Andrew (Katie) and Christopher, brother to Charles (Marj) and Michael (Lynn) and predeceased by beloved sisters Helen (Barry) and Susan, and loving Grandfather to Connor, Jennifer, Molly, Bridgette and Joshua.
The patron of many restaurants, most particularly Le Manoir in Pointe-Claire and Barbies in Lachine, he was well known for his effusive good humour and joke-telling – as well as for his love of painting with many different associations across the West Island.
Pat will also be missed by his extensive list of cherished cousins, friends, colleagues and students as he was a teacher at Bishop Whelan HS (Lachine) as well as principal at Our Lady of Peace (Fabreville), Notre-Dame de Sion (St. Laurent), St. Augustine School and MES HS in Wemindji.
The family wishes to extend gratitude to the caring nurses and doctors at Lakeshore General Hospital and the staff at Le Manoir in Pointe Claire.
The family will receive condolences on Sunday June 8th 2025, from 11AM followed by the ceremony at 12 noon from J.J. Cardinal Funeral Chapel, 2125 Notre-Dame St, Lachine.
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19 Comments
Sorry to hear about Pat’s passing. I knew him at Bishop Whelan. Condolences to the family. May he rest in peace
Sorry to hear about Pat’s passing. I knew him at Bishop Whelan. Condolences to the family. May he rest in peace
Very sad , but Patrick will be remembered and stay in our hearts.
Thank you kindly.
My deepest Condolences to the Family and Friends, I will always remember Patrick with his great humour and artistique talents
My deepest Condolences to the Family and Friends, I will always remember Patrick with his great humour and artistique talents
We were so very saddened to read of Pat’s passing. Pat & I would reminisce about days gone by. Family visits to Campbell’s Bay when he was young. My parents, Ray & Geraldine Bowie were always happy to spend time with the Griffin’s when they would make a trip from Montreal to the Pontiac.
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your father, brother & grandfather. He spoke of you all with much love.
Sincerely, John & Sheila (Bowie) Lawn, Campbell’ Bay
We were so very saddened to read of Pat’s passing. Pat & I would reminisce about days gone by. Family visits to Campbell’s Bay when he was young. My parents, Ray & Geraldine Bowie were always happy to spend time with the Griffin’s when they would make a trip from Montreal to the Pontiac.
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your father, brother & grandfather. He spoke of you all with much love.
Sincerely, John & Sheila (Bowie) Lawn, Campbell’ Bay
My sincere condolences to the whole family Griffin. You are always remembered Patrick. Talking to you everyday when you visit your sister Susie at Ste Anne Hospital.
Rest peacefully in heaven my friend.
Remembering Patrick,
Pat was one of my best friends in high school at Bishop Whelan and at St. Joseph’s Teachers College. We hung around, played no sports, went for pizza, and laughed a lot. In 2010 Pat tracked me down here in Ontario and came to visit. It was as if the 50 years in-between had never happened. He was still as funny as ever. I’m so sad to hear of his death. My condolences to his family and friends.
Thank you so much for your kind words and sharing your memories of our Dad, with us. Happy to hear he found you again after all those years and you were able to reconnect. I do remember hearing your name more than once! 🙂 He will be missed.
Pat was always one of my favourite cousins, always had great stories and jokes. Pat will surely be missed by everyone who knew him. Miss you, Pat. Rest is peace
Sorry to hear about Pat’s Passing. I knew him at Bisuop Whelan. Condolences to the family. May he rest in peace
Sorry to hear about Pat’s Passing. I knew him at Bisuop Whelan. Condolences to the family. May he rest in peace
I am very sorry to hear of Patrick’s passing. I went to Teachers College with him. He was a great friend and often called me to tell me of any news about people we had gone to St. Joseph’s teachers college with. I will miss him. RIP Pat. I am sure we will meet again in Heaven.
Hi. I taught with Patrick at Bishop Whelan High School in 1967 – 1968. I was Brother Gerald ( a Christian Brother) and we were eager young teachers that year. I have a lot of fond memories of the group of us young teachers at Bishop Whelan. He always had a smile on his face and was a lot of fun to be around. I last saw him about 10 years ago when I visited the “breakfast” group at a local restaurant while visiting Montreal.
Sorry to hear about his passing.
Dear Griffin Family,
Please accept my condolences and those of the Green family on the passing of Pat. We have many happy memories of years gone by. Ricky was reminiscing about Mr. Griffin taking Brendan and himself to the Railway Museum when they were little. It was a great experience. Pat was kind and jovial. May God rest his soul. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.and we are sending hugs.
Love,
Karen xo
Pat was one of my favorite teachers at BW and we kept in touch for all years after with other alumni and friends. Certainly a man of many talents, including his beautiful art and wonderful wit. I’m going to sorely miss our occasional brunches and other restaurant get-togethers, not to mention our daily contacts and joke exchanges on Face Book. Such a great guy, friend, and mentor. Rest in peace dear Pat.
Had breakfast with Pat, and Gerry Boucher last year. Again this past January when Brian Doyle joined us. Great conversation and his jokes put a smile on all of us. Had him as a teacher back in the 70’s. May you continue teaching and telling your jokes upstairs, Rest in Peace, Mr. Griffen
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