Patrick described his childhood as Golden. He was a busy, curious child, adored his sister Holly and valued his friends highly. He attended Glenlyon Norfolk Junior School, Shawnigan Lake School and finally St. Michaels University School. He referred to this as “The Continental Tour of Education” and made dear friends at all of them. Patrick struggled with drugs and alcohol. He had a lot of theories about addiction and treatment and made brave efforts to beat his demons.
Forever an entrepreneurial spirit, Patrick worked at several different companies including his father’s for a few years and more recently he got involved in a few start-up companies he passionately believed in and focused on helping them grow into their potential. Unfortunately, he was forced to step away from work due to his chronic illnesses.
Patrick was diagnosed with a hereditary liver disease and after many unexplained symptoms and years of testing, he was additionally diagnosed with Lyme Disease. His daily life became increasingly painful and difficult but he never gave up fighting through all of this. A staph infection caused a very sudden turn and on January 16, 2020 at 5:11 pm Patrick died with Rob, Shirley and Holly all holding him. He loved fiercely and in return was fiercely loved. We remember Patrick through good and bad times.
Patrick is survived by his parents, Rob and Shirley and his sisters, Holly (Bryce) and Whitney.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 23, 2020 in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
In lieu of flowers or donations, we ask that you remember to love, support and hug each other and especially your children.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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lorrie
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Don Main Rob & Shirley,
My deepest condolences for the loss of a bright light in your lives.
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Whitney Ferrare McInnis Dear Hunter Family,
Pat was a really special guy and someone I could always depend upon to understand what I was thinking without saying it. He was wise beyond his years, and always there for someone when they needed a friend or laugh.
I am sorry for your loss.
Best,
Whitney
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Penny and Darrell McLean Penny and Darrell McLean
Dear Shirley and Rob,
We are deeply saddened and shocked for your loss. Patrick was a much treasured original. From attempting to mummify a chicken in his closet as a science experiment, to you, Shirley, proudly placing his bird skeleton stuck onto a royal Chinex plate out among your silver display, it was obvious he was much cherished and loved. May he now Rest In Peace.
Love to you all,
Penny, Darrell, Tristan and Chelsea
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Don Bering Dear Hunter wakeham family, we are so sorry for your loss,
Don Bering and Herbert Arcila from San Francisco.
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Ruth Currey Shirley, Rob and your family
I am so sorry to hear of Patrick’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you all – you are in our thoughts. Ruth Currey and family
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Jess Neat Dear Hunter Family,
My deepest condolences. I am so sad to hear of Patrick’s passing. He was a very good friend to me in our high school years. Although we hadn’t spoken in a long time, I often thought about him. I will always remember him for his kindness, sense of humour and huge heart. He’s a wonderful person and good human being. I cannot imagine your sorrow at this time, but am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Sharon Jayatunge and Nigel So very sad to hear of Patrick’s passing.
You are in our thoughts and we are hugging you all with love.
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Elizabeth Chapheau Rob, Shirley and Holly. I was shocked and very saddened to hear about Patrick’s passing. I cannot imagine what you all must be going through, you are not supposed to bury your child. I remember Patrick with great fondness. Another star in the sky tonight, another angel in Heaven. God Speed Patrick.
All my love, prayers and blessings. Elizabeth . X X X X
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Margaret Dear Shirley, I am so sorry to just hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️❤️
Margaret
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Deborah Wakeham So glad he was cradled with your love and was able to see his life reflected in your tears. I never knew he suffered so. Sending you my love. So sorry. Cousin Deb. Xo
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Duncan Cherie and Carly Hopp We are so saddened and sorry for your loss. We cannot begin to imagine the pain of loosing a child. It’s not supposed to happen that way. Our thoughts and hearts are with you.
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Tania Gill Dear Shirley, Rob and Holly,
I don’t know how words can possibly communicate.I am so very very very sorry to know of your loss of Patrick. I wish you strength, appreciation of the beauty in Patrick’s life, and peace. I loved babysitting Patrick when he has little. Please know that we’re thinking of you and send our love.
Tania, also on behalf of Victor and Roy
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Simon Skey Rob, Shirley. So sorry to hear of the news of Patrick. My deepest sympathies. Thank you for the reminder to love and hug and support each other. We have done that lots this week with Patrick in mind.
Simon Skey
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Sharon Orr Dear Shirley, Rob and family,
Robin and I send our most sincerest condolences on the loss of your son Patrick. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Much love to all of you.
Love Sharon and Robin Orr
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Stuart Brambley Dear Shirley and Rob,
Thank you for providing an opportunity for us to share with you some wonderful memories of Patrick today and see so many others wanting to show their support for you and your family.
Patrick’s enthusiasm, effort, and keenness to participate in anything going during his days at The Beach Campus were clearly evident throughout his far too short life.
He will always be our “conkering hero”!
Stuart Brambley
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Heidi Bergstrom Dear Shirley and Rob and family,
Patrick will always be remembered by us for his kindness and generosity. He helped us many times during some very dark days and we will always remember and be thankful for that. We will always recall the fun and quirky things about him with fondness and smiles. His suffering is now over and this loss can never be replaced. Thank you for sharing so openly – our kids’ lives have been impacted so much by addiction and mental health. Take care of yourselves. With much love. Heidi, Michael, Haley and Adryan.
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Peggy Prill Rob, so sorry to learn of your son’s passing. Deepest condolences to you and Shirley and all your family,
Peggy Prill
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Lorena and Andy Vucko Dearest Rob and Shirley,
Please accept our deepest condolences for the passing of Patrick. We pray that the love of God embraces you and gives you strength during this difficult time.
We are with you today.
With much love,
Lorena and Andy Vucko
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Cheryl Skelly Shirley, Rob,Holly,Bryce,
Sending our thoughts and prayers , we are so sorry to hear of Patrick’s passing I remember him as a young boy with a giant smile and bright eyes up at the lake. My heart is broken for you all sending you strength and love to help you through this difficult time.
Hugs and Love
Cheryl(Coles) Ed Skelly and family
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Bjornson Dear Shirley, Rob, and family
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow and we send our most heartfelt condolences. We remember Patrick as a lively spirit and fun little boy at Glenlyon Norfolk and that memory will always bring a smile.With hugs and love from the Bjornson Family
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Jack Julseth Dear Rob and Shirley,
Please accept our deepest condolences during your grieving of the loss of Patrick. Though I did not know Patrick well, my memory of him will always be one of a kind soul. I knew Patrick to be very smart, extremely engaging and fun loving and always quick witted. He was also very proud to be a Hunter and from my perspective wore that honour well.
I also know that as a family there has been years of physical and emotional ups and downs and may you all find peace during this difficult time.
I have been blessed by being welcomed in to your warm and loving home and have experienced first hand what loving and compassionate people you are. Thank you for being very special people….The world needs more like you…
Sending you Big Hugs and heartfelt love,
Sincerely,
Jack and Teresa
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Pam and Wayne Jones Dear Shirley and Rob Patrick will live on in my heart Such a engaging personality always so respectful Deepest regards Pam and Wayne Jones
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Valerie and Jack Foster Shirley and Rob,
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. The news of Patrick’s passing was such a shock – even knowing how ill he has been – and gave us all a true wake up call to cherish each and every day with our loved ones, as we never know which will be the last. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with you all.
Sending you much love, Val and Jack
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Maria Dominelli Shirley and Rob,
Our sincere condolences to you at this difficult time….We can only imagine what you and your family are going through. May light and love surround you….and cherished memories see you through. Know that your brave young soldier has left his mark and finally found his peace…May we all learn from his difficult journey.
With fondness,
Maria Dominelli & Dan Parker
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Bob and Sande Cummings Our first memories of Patrick as a bubbly energetic baby boy are when we first became neighbours in
1987. He was just two. Bob and I are taken back with this sad news, not having been aware of the
seriousness of his illnesses. Please be buoyed by the many positive memories of his short life.
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John Williams Dear Rob and Shirley,
I am shocked and saddened beyond belief. My very best to you at such a difficult time.
All best wishes,
John ( in Australia ) and Susan Williams.
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Kathy Roth I was shocked and deeply saddened to read of Patrick’s passing. I remember him fondly as a vibrant ‘character’ amongst the student body in his time as SMUS: well-loved, insightful, involved, and somehow managing to stay always ‘just’ on the peripheries of ‘getting into something’. I remember his creative writing, and how his peers looked up to him for the voice he developed through that art.
Such a loss! My condolences to all of you.
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Carol Ludgate Dear Shirley, Rob and family,
We just heard your sad news from Barb and also from David. I remember having a long conversation with Patrick when we first met on a kindergarten field trip. What a charming and gregarious five year old! Through the years we knew him, he was always polite, friendly and funny, a credit to his family.
Our thoughts are with you and our hearts go out to you all.
Carol and Charles Ludgate
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Dainius and Rasa Uzdavinys Dear Shirley and Rob,
Please accept our deepest condolences – our hearts are with you.
Sincerely,
Rasa, Dainius
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Sandie Wood I want to express my sincere sympathy. A path no parent should have to walk. My heart is with you as you face the days ahead. Cherish your memories. With deepest condolences.and warmest warmest aloha, Sandie Wood
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Mike and Sheala Wagnell Our very deepest sympathy in your loss. Mike and Sheala
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Ross & Norma Williams Rob and Shirley,
We are so saddened to hear of Patrick’s passing. Our hearts go out to you and your family. We can’t imagine the pain you are feeling at this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts always.
Love Ross and Norma
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Carol & Harold Turnham and family Dear Shirley, Rob and family, We were so sorry to hear of Patrick’s passing. Our hearts go out to you at this sad time.You were all such wonderful neighbors, and we hope to see you again soon. Much love, Carol, Harold and family
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Ivan Habel Dear Rob & Shirley
I was so sorry to hear this news. My deepest condolences to you and to Patrick’s sisters. I can’t imagine losing my daughter so don’t know the pain you must feel, but I do know how much you all loved Patrick and cared so deeply to find ways to becoming healthier.
I so wish that I could find the words to adequately express my sorrow for you at this time. I am holding my daughter close and thinking of you and yours.
Sincerely
Ivan
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Kini McDonald Rob and Shirley,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your recent loss of Patrick. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.Kini McDonald
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Christon Smith Dearest Shirley and Rob,
Please accept our deepest condolences at the passing of your son. Even though we did not have the pleasure of meeting him, I know that this must be an awful time for the two of you and your family. Please know that we are thinking of you and that we are here for you should you need anything at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Christon Smith & John Froess
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Sheila Harvey Dear Rob and Shirley, I am so sorry for your loss. Although I never met Patrick I heard about him often from you and the Farmers. Having just lost my husband Bob I am well aware of the grief you are experiencing. Remember the happy times, the smiles and the laughter…….it helps.
Kindest regards, Sheila Harvey
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Pat Bion Rob and Shirley
I am so sorry to hear of Patrick’s passing. It is a parent’s worst nightmare and my heart goes out to you both. I hope you will find solace over time. I did not know Patrick well but the times we did meet I always enjoyed our conversations.
Take care of yourselves.
Pat
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Dominique Chapheau Kerry Liggins Dear Shirley and Rob
Kerry and I were shocked at the news of your loss.
Being a father it is not so hard to imagine what you are going thru.
We would like to express all our condolences, our heart bleeds for you.
We are extremely saddened .
Words are not adequate and we are thinking of you in this so difficult time.
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Annemarie Lamla Dear Shirley and Rob,
I am shocked and saddened to hear of this sad news. Please know I am thinking of you and your family.
With love, Annemarie
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Isobel Oliver Dear Shirley ,Rob and Holly,
I am so sad to hear about your beloved Patrick.I have lovely memories of Patrick when he was in my grade one class .He was so joyful,warm and funny.
My thoughts are with you at this very sad time .
Love and condolences,
Isobel Oliver
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Greg Marchand I was very saddened to hear of Patrick’s passing. I remember him fondly from my Writing 12 class at St. Michaels University School. The following is a poem he wrote which was published in a chapbook the class produced at the end of the year.
Rib Cage
Drifting up a hill
in an old deflated inner tube
black sand covers your sweaty feet
and angels circle above
dreamingdeja vu of an old place once visited
when you know you’ve never been here before
the angels tell you differently
telling you to journey on some moreyou follow their omniscient wisdom
until your journey becomes once circled
you’re taken in among them
spreading the age old wisdom-Patrick Hunter 2002
My deepest sympathies to the Hunter family.
Greg Marchand
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Tanis Quocksister Sending my deepest sympathy to he Hunt family my father Terry loved dearly❤ Patrick is in good hands with my father and know they are having fun together! Much love and light during this hard time❤
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John (Jake) Humphries To the Hunter Family – During his time at GNS, I had the pleasure of teaching Patrick. I referred to him as “Mr. GNS”. He was involved in everything and smiling through all of his activities. Patrick and I re-acquainted at SMUS and once again, I saw that happy, fun guy. You have my sincere condolences and those of my family, most of whom knew Patrick.
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Bob Wheaton Although I lost a brother many years ago, I can’t imagine what it is like to lose a child. I wish you much strength in this traumatic time. The best to you both.
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Luciana Boettger To the Hunter Family. I read with great sorrow the obituary of your beautiful son, a Patrick. My sincerest condolences. We have not met but the similarities between your son and our son who was also born in August 1985 were remarkable. Our son was loved greatly and wascloved deeply by family and friends. He succumbed to addiction on Nov. 21st. I want to thank you for your honesty and bravery in including that part of his life in your memorial. We did as well when we wrote ours for Jeffrey. We are fighting hard to remove stigma
from addiction. Thank you again for reminding us that our children are not defined by addiction and that they were loved and valued and that their passing leaves an incredible void in our lives. Thinking of you during this incredibly difficult time.
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Harvey Thorau Dear Hunter Family,
It was with great shock and sadness that I learned of Patrick’s passing. No words are adequate at this time of great loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts as I remember Patrick fondly.
With deepest sympathy,
Harvey Thorau
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GAIL GABEL Dear Shirley, Rob and Family:
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you as you say goodbye to your beautiful son, Patrick. We understand the anguish so well, having lost our son, Tony, just two years ago. Patrick lives on in your thoughts and memories which will eventually bring you some comfort as you recall the many wonderful and joyful days you were able to share with him.
Gail Gabel
(a past Board Chair at GNS)
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murray g covlin The Hunter Family!
My/Our sincere condolences on your loss.
Patrick was a delightful young man with much to offer the world.
His presence will be missed but he will be remembered!Murray Covlin & Joyce Elliott
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Bev and Pam Highton Dear Shirley, Rob and Holly,
Pam and I were very saddened to learn of Patrick’s passing.
We can hardly imagine the anguish you are feeling at this time. We do hope that over time the hurt you are feeling now will be replaced with pleasant memories of Patrick.
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Helen Lamla Gosniak Dear Shirley and Rob,
We too, are deeply saddened to hear of Patrick’s passing and send you our sincere love and support. Words seem so meaningless at a time like this – but please know we will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Helen & Peter Gosniak
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Mully Jackson Dear Hunter Family:
We were saddened to hear of your loss. I remember Patrick as a loving warm person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mully and Andrew Jackson
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Jody Paterson Sending you all my deepest condolences on this sad, sad occasion. I know Patrick would have felt surrounded by much love as his life came to an end. He had to face down so much at such young years. May he find peace on the other side.
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Deryn and Steve Dear Hunter Family,
We are so sorry to hear this news about your beloved Patrick. How well we remember him as a little boy on the Beach Drive Campus. Full of laughter, the joy of being a young boy who spent his school days ‘ at the beach’ and of course, a Conkers champion.Steve and I are thinking of you and sharing many fond memories of a lovely young man and his family.
May you all find some peace in the coming days and know that so many of us will miss Patrick and all the ways we knew him.
With deep affection,
Steve Johnson and Deryn Lavell
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Jurgen Weyand We are deeply saddened by your loss. Simply know that we are thinking about you every moment and that our hearts go out to you.
Hugs and Love.
Angelika and Jurgen
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Sharon & Jim Pine Shirley, Rob, Holly, and Bryce. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. Patrick suffered so much these last few years, may he now rest in peace. Love to all of you. Sharon & Jim Pine and family
rip. my. dear. friend. u r. truly. missed