THISTLE – Patrick A., 71, of Liverpool, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool on Friday, January 1, 2021.
Born in Liverpool, Pat was a son of Florence E. (Weagle) Thistle of Liverpool and the late H. Sinclair Thistle.
Pat worked as a parts manager for several Ford Automotive dealerships across Canada. In his early years, Pat was a delivery driver for Ben’s Bakery and worked for various grocery stores. He also coached minor hockey for a a number of years. In his leisure time, Pat enjoyed playing darts and bowling, fishing, karaoke, playing guitar and dancing. His dance card was always full! Later in his life, as his health declined, Pat enjoyed his ritual of morning coffee and the first cigarette of the day, playing VLT’s, Kingo Bingo and watching TV. His favorite shows were Wheel of Fortune, Pyramid, Jeopardy, Ellen and Coronation Street, which was not to be interrupted at any cost! His animal spirit would be the wolf as his apartment was covered in wolf pictures, ornaments and figurines.
Pat is survived by his son Darren; his sisters Sandy (Bruce) Knapton of Bedford, Tracy (Kevin) Samuels of Liverpool. His brothers Gary (Sue) of Liverpool and Tim (Barb) of Bedford and his special friend for many years, Bev Roy of Liverpool.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral home, Liverpool. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. from Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool, NS. Burial will be in Zion United Cemetery, Payzant Street, Liverpool. No flowers, donations may be made to Queens General Hospital Foundation or to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com. All those attending Pat’s service are to bring a mask, hand sanitize, provide funeral staff with contact tracing information and practice social distancing wherever possible.
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Ed and Evie Fisher
To Pat’s family :Sorry to hear about Pat’s passing , thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Billy Joudrey
Sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. He will be missed by those who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lynn Lavender
Dear Tracy and families,
So sorry to hear about you brother..thinking of you in the days ahead..take care❤️
Leon & Norma Robertson
Flo and family, please accept our condolences for the passing of Pat.
Sorry for your loss.
Charlotte, Bob and Peggy Kelley
Florence and family. Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Pat. I will cherish our childhood memories. May your wonderful memories of Pat help you get through the difficult days ahead. Hugs to all.
John Roy
Tracy I’m so sorry about pats passing please take care
Anne Peverill
Florence & family, I was sorry to read Pat’s obituary.
My sincere condolences to all.
Shirley
To all Pat’s family, I am so shocked about Pat. Last I talked to him, he was at the S.S. last year. I’ve known you all, since you were small and spent as much time, up to your Grandma’s house, with Anne, as I did at home. I’m so sorry for your loss. Pat was always happy and fun to talk to. Sending my heart felt condolences to you all and sending virtual hugs as well. Shirley(Wolfe)
Fay Moreau
Florence, Tracy and Kevin and family so sorry to hear that Pat passed away will miss seeing him in the bowling Alley or in the grocery store on cheque day , Rip my friend
Nancy Moulton
Tracy we are so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing , our thoughts & prayers are with you Kevin & your family
Jackie and Ricky
To pats family we are so sorry to hear of pats passing he was a great guy he will be deeply missed
Susan Campbell (Watts)
Thinking of your entire family during this sad time.
Eddie Jollimore
My sincere condolences to the Thistle families on Pat’s passing.
Linda Roy
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your son/brother/ father. My thoughts are with you all.
Mary MacRae
My condolences to the family, so sorry for your loss!
Shirley Muise
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I phoned him in November and had a nice chat with him. Hadn’t talked since the sixties. He told me I made his day. I am Sue’s first cousin Shirley Wasson Muise from Truro.
Virginia whynot(cookie)
Tracey and family thinking of u at this sad time.so sorry for your loss.pat was a great guy always smiling.
John & Nancy LEEFE
We are sorry to learn of Pat’s passing. It is a blessing he is at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jordan and Bella Oickle
To all of Pat’s family
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. R.I.P. Pat
Rika Bolivar
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. My he rest in peace.
Gordon and Jackie Eisnor
Florence,Gary,Tracy and families:Our sincere condolences to all the Thistle families.
Judith Maillett
Florence, Tracy, & Pat’s family, so sorry to see Pat passed away. He always had a smile for everyone & I enjoyed chats when we met up. May he be at peace & pain free. Rest easy my friend.
Susan M MacLeod
To Pat’s Family
I am so sorry to hear that Pat has passed away. He did struggle with health issues for quite some time. But he appeared very strong.
He was a good friend of my Mom, Rita Dagley and my Aunt Dot Uhlman when they lived on Main Street. He would always drop in for a visit to check out the ladies, to see if they needed anything.
He was a nice person and always had a chat when we would see him downtown. I enjoyed seeing Pat with his family at his Mom’s 90th Birthday party at the Legion. Great memories of that special day.
Our Sincere condolences, Murray Cluett and Susan MacLeod
Junior whynot
I was so sorry to hear about Pats passing my thoughts and prayers goes out to all his family R.R.I.P my friend
Mel
So sorry to hear of pats passing. Always pleasant to people. Rip
Laurie Kevin and Cheryl Lethbridge
Gary and family it was a shock to see that Pat passed away. It was a great talk with him especially stories about you dad and mom. He was an honorary member of the Jaillane Bulldogs. Our thoughts are with you all.
Sharon Verge
Sharon & Ronald Verge
Florence and all the Family,
Our Sincere condolences to all the Family.
judy quinn
So very sorry for your loss to his friends and family RIP
Susan Linda Levy
To all of Pat’s family, So sorry for your loss, sending my sincere condolences
Susan Bristo
Florence, Tracy,Kevin and family my condolences at your loss. May happy memories bring peace in the days ahead.
Patrica Foley & Corey& Marina Foley
So sorry for the families loss.
valerie joudrey
to florence and the rest of pat’s family. so sorry to hear about pat passing away. he was a nice guy and i enjoyed his talks when i used to work the door on friday nights. he always stopped to have a little chat with me before he went to sit with his friends. rest in peace dear friend.
Bucky and Donna Norman
Condolences to the family on your loss. May good memories keep him in your hearts forever.
Jeanette Toplis
Florence and family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Pat. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Helen & David Fox
So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Please except our condolences..
Diane and Donald White
Our sincere condolences Tracy and to all of your family in the passing of your brother.
Linda Thorbourne
Florence, Gary and all of Pat’s Family:
I always enjoyed Pat’s sense of humor and the happy mood he was always in.
He will surely be sadly missed. Another great person gone, but I will always remember
his smile, laugh and the nice person he was. My heart goes out to you all.
David Whynot
Condolence to all of Pat,s family i always enjoyed Pat with his Great Sense of Humor and always in a happy mood he will surly missed our chat on the Street and at the dances another great person gone but i will always remember his smile laugh and the nice person he was my heart goes out to you and your family Rest easy my friend until we all meet again
Irving Whynot
Knew Pat for many years ,played many games of pool at the old Legion . R.I.P. old friend
Lorraine MacGowan
Tracy I am sorry to hear your brother has passed away. Know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Carol & Terry Whynott
Our sincere condolences to the Thistle families on Pat’s passing
Francis & Peggy Payzant
Dear Tracy & Families:
Francis & I Are Very Sorry To See That You Have Lost Your Brother (Pat). We Have Always Seen Pat Down Town A lot Doing His Shopping. Its Never Easy Losing Your Siblings, I Lost My Sister At The Age Of 62 ( 91/2 Years Ago). I Miss Her Everyday As I’m Sure You Will Too. Cherish Your Precious Memories Of Patrick And Keep Them Close To Your Heart. These Memories Will Help To Get You Through Some Difficult Days Ahead. Please Except Our Deepest Sympathy And May Patrick Now Rest In Peace. May God Wrap His Arms Around Each And Every One Of You And Let The Healing Begin.
Sincerely:
Francis & Peggy Payzant!!!
Willard and Peggy Woodworth
Florence,Tracy,Gary and Bev,
Sincere condolences.Thinking of you at this sad time.
Roberta
Tracy and family, sending our condolences
Chris and Roberta Kennedy
Paul Neals, Shirley and Dori
Cory,Tracy,Gary and family, We are saddened to hear that Pat passed away. He had such a ready smile and pleasant demeanor, always friendly.
May God grant you comfort at this time of sorrow. Know that Pat was cared about by those who knew him and he will be missed by many.
Patricia and Murray oickle
So sorry for your loss, he will be missed,
Linda Trainor
Florence, Tracy & family, So sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Please accept my condolences. My thoughts & prayers are with the families. Take Care & GOD Bless you all. Cherish the memories. HUGS!
Darlene Connolly
Tracy and all of Pat’s family. – So sorry for your loss. Knew of Pat from the Legion dances. Always with a smile and very friendly. Hold on to your memories, they will get you through this difficult time.
Becky Jollimore Long
To Pat’s family.
Sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this time.
Billand Anna Cox
Florence, Tracy and families
We are sorry to read of Pat’s passing, always a pleasant guy ready for a chat. We extend our sympathy in his passing, may he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Charlene and Bruce
Sincere condolences to all of Pat’s family. We are thinking of you.
Peter Nickerson
So sorry for your loss. Sincere condolences to Tracy and family.
Peter and Gladys
Michael Comeau
Just found out today of Pats passing, condolences to the family.
So sad to hear this news, thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time.
Wanda Horton
Dear Tracy I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your brother Pat .
Ross and Darlene Roy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at a sad time like this. May God be with you. R.I.P. PAT
Mike & Sylvia Langille
To all of Pat’s family,
So sorry for your loss! Although Mike and Pat drifted apart over the years,there are still lots of cherished memories of their friendship including Pat being best man at our wedding.Take care and God Bless. RIP Pat
Cindy&Theodore
To Tracy and Florence and family,
So sorry to hear of pats passing.sending our prayers and thoughts
To you all at this difficult time..