<p align="center"><span> Patrick A. O’Keefe</span></p> <p align="center"><span>North York, Ontario</span></p> <p align="center"><span>(formerly of Benoits Cove, NL)</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend at the age of 61 in his home in North York, Ontario on October 22, 2017. <span> </span>Pat was surrounded by family and holding the hand of his little papoose, granddaughter Megan. He was predeceased by his wife Christine (nee Martin) in August of 1983; father Leonard, brothers Leonard Jr., William (Billy), Brian (Dusty), brothers-in-law Tony and Don, grandson Christopher, grandnephew Alexander and father-in-law Phil Martin. His joyful spirit and courage through his painful journey is an inspiration to his family and friends. <span> </span>Left with fond and loving memories, his daughters Patsy (Ed) Russell, Leslie (Rob) and Shonda Morgan, his pride and joy grandkids, Megan, Alexander and Isaac Patrick. <span> </span>He also leaves to mourn his mother Sarah O’Keefe (nee Bourgeois), his sisters Anne Marie (John), Jocelyn (Bill), Janet (Rob) and Patricia (Byron); <span> </span>brothers Bernard (Charmaine) and Donnie (Jackie); <span> </span>mother-in-law Alma Martin, sisters-in-law Louise, Connie (Ken), Mary Anne, Joan, Ruby and Violet, as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and friends. Special thank you to our brother Bernard and his wife Charmaine, also a special thank you to our cousin William (Billy) O'Keefe, his workers Barb, Warhat and Arafat, all of whom cared for him over the last years of his life in Ontario. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a service with immediate family will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Paraplegic Association in his honour.</span></p>