Dumayne, Alfred “Pat” – 31 January 1930 – 10 March 2019
We are saddened to announce the passing of Pat, peacefully at his residence, following a brief illness and a long and full life. Pat is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Grace, daughter Isabel (Roger) Janke of Waterloo, grandchildren Patrick and James Groves, Kitchener, ON, Kevin Janke (Peggy), Toronto, Jillian Janke-Wittig (Chad), Kitchener and 3 great-grandchildren, brother Thomas (Lynn) Dumayne of London, ON. Predeceased by infant son James (1959), daughter Janet (2003), four sisters Ethel, Isabel, Mabel and Mary and brother George. Born in Lachine, Quebec, Pat proudly served 23 years with the Royal Canadian Air Force where he spent his career building and maintaining Air Force bases across Canada and in particular the North, retiring as Master Warrant Officer. He was the former Superintendent of Maintenance for McMaster University, Hamilton, ON from1968 – 1989. Pat was an ardent lover of nature, history, the outdoors, fishing and golf. He was a lifetime member and Past President of the Dundas Valley Golf and Country Club, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 36, Dundas, ON, and Christ Church, Flamborough, Dundas, ON. Pat enjoyed many years of golf and playing cards with his friends. He was devoted to his family and will be greatly missed by many. The family wish to express appreciation to the entire Medical Team who cared for Pat with compassion and caring over the past few months and the staff at Amica, Dundas. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas. Pat’s Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday, March 15th at 2:00 p.m. at CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN, 92 Hwy 8, Dundas. Donations to Christ Church Anglican or the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #36 Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.
Gracie
Sending love and prayers to you and the family from Portugal. Pat was truly a special man and you had a wonderful life together. We should all be so fortunate.
Lynne Morrow
I am sorry to hear the passing of Pat, he was a very kind and gentle man. I am Al Kraul, father of Ethan Kraul and once was a neighbour to Pat and Grace. I remember having many chats with Pat regarding fishing trips, playing golf and life in general in our garages and backyards. I was always amazed the way he took care of his fish pond, he will be missed by many.
My condolences to Grace and the family,
Al Kraul
Dear Grace,
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Ariel Leung
Dundas Community Services
Deepest Sympathy Grace and family. From Jane Zimmerman and Lois Bowman
great gentleman
Grace
So sorry for your loss.
I had the privilege of his friendship for 35 years.
Sleep well old friend.
Pat was a true prince of a man and I will truly miss his laughter and great big smile!
Wednesday mornings at the club will sadly just not be the same from this day forward.
My condolences to Grace and the family.
Grace,
I’m so sorry to hear the passing of Pat. My deepest condolences goes out to you and your family.
Dear Grace
We are saddened to learn of Pat’s passing. His good nature and story telling will be greatly missed by all his friends at Dundas Valley. We will sincerely miss the dinners we enjoyed with both of you at the Legion.
We are still in Australia and will not be able to attend the service tomorrow, but our thoughts will be with you.
Sincerest condolences.
Bev & Doug Hildebrand
Grace & Family:
I am so sorry to have heard that Pat had passed away. May he rest in peace.
Mary Jane McHugh
To Grace and family. I wish you well as you remember a great person who fought for our country supported a fine wife and family and the town of Dundas. I enjoyed my time at Dundas Curling and his kindness to myself and fellow members.
Thinking of you at this time of sorrow.
I was very saddened to hear of Pat’s passing. He was one of the good ones. I will miss chatting with him at the club. Pat sponsored me into the club in 1973 and DVGCC has been a big part of my life ever since. I have great memories of epic battles between Pat and Jim McHugh and Kent Smedley and myself for $2! What a huge loss.
Grace,
We were saddened to hear of Pat’s passing. We have many good memories of our short time living next door. Pat was a kind man and a great neighbour. Our condolences to you and your family.
Donna and Murray Prystie
Grace, Izzy and Family,
Carol and I are saddened by the passing of Pat. He was a great guy who enjoyed life to the fullest. Sorry I never got a chance to play golf with him as I understand I didn’t stand a chance.
Hope all goes well tomorrow and we are very sorry we can’t be there.
Trent & Carol
Pat was a great man our Wednesday mornings at the golf club will not be the same he will be missed by everyone may he rest in peace and our prayers are with Grace and the family
I was very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. He was a true gentleman and class act all the way! I enjoyed every interaction I ever had with Pat at the Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club, including the time he summoned me to his home to meet his wife and have a chat about the Club, golf, fatherhood, grand parenting and life. Pat was a truly memorable part of my DVGCC experience from day one.
My condolences to all who knew and loved him. He will be missed, but never forgotten.
Pat, Dundas Valley Golf Club will not be the same without your towering presence and dedicated support of the Club and particularly the senior golfers. Your fellowship, wit and humor will be sorely missed by all. Farewell dear friend and Rest In Peace.
Bill Werezak
Dear Grace ,
My heart goes out to you. Sending my sincere condolences to you and your loving family.
Jane Allen
Dundas Community Services
So many stories before and after curling with the “old guys” during the mornings at Dundas Valley. We will miss his laughter,his booming voice, and honest candor,and especially his ever present Montreal Canadiens baseball hat.
A great guy. Sadly missed.
Ron Richards
Dear Grace,
My heartfelt condolences are with you and your family . A loved one is gone but not forgotten. Forever in our hearts Patricia Pisio
I am very sad to hear of Pat’s passing and offer my condolences.
I have great memories of our Myrtle Beach trips and of all our games of golf with Peter Mamer, Jimmy McHugh, and others over the years. I am living in SC now but still tell ‘Pat stories’ down here. His legend is international!
I will miss being able to see him when I get back to Hamilton and Dundas.
Kent Smedley
Pat was a great example of how to enjoy life. Whether it was golf or fishing or just story telling, he was fully engaged and a dominant figure. Really glad I had a chance to know him.
My condolences to you and your family Grace on the passing of Pat.
He will be missed