Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Lily Willis for over 70 years. Loving father of Kathy (Murray) O’Shea, and Dan (Virginia) Willis. Cherished grandfather of Heather (Arthur), Shauna (Terry), Brendan (Sara), Michael (Courtney), Jessica (Gordon), Steven (Natalie), Laura, Shawn, Adam (Issy). Forever missed by his great grandchildren Mattaes, Matilda, Eleanor, Piper, Grayson, Aspen, Clayton, Cheyenne, Melody, and Granger and his great-great grandchild Caspian. Predeceased by his parents George and Edith (Nell) Willis and siblings Barrie (Joan) Willis, Diane (Peter) Chadbourne. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.A man of few words, it only takes a few words to describe Pat. Family, faith, and friends defined him. Honour, duty, and service are how he lived. Pat’s life of duty and service began as a young boy in North Bay, Ontario, delivering the Toronto Star door-to-door regardless of the weather. As a Boy Scout and later Scout Leader, he molded boys into men and rose to District Commissioner of Algoma, participating in the 1st Ontario Jamboree in 1968. It was in scouting that he met the love of his life, Lily Ferguson.
Pat joined Ontario Hydro straight out of high school, working across northern towns to keep power flowing 24/7 for over 38 years. He moved to Smiths Falls in 1968, where he served his community through St. John’s Anglican Church, Civitan, and numerous outreach efforts. An avid golfer, Pat helped found the Elliot Lake Golf and Country Club and was a long-time member of the Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club. His philosophy: “It never rains on a golf course!!”
Visitation at the Lannin Funeral Home, Main St. in Smiths Falls on August 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. until noon. Memorial service at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church that same day at 1:30 p.m., followed by a reception in the parish hall. Interment at St. John’s Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. John’s Anglican Church would be appreciated. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.
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