Obituary of Patrick Druken

Druken, Patrick Edward

 It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family, at the Palliative Care Unit at the Leonard Miller Centre on July 1st, 2024, age 77 yrs.

Predeceased by parents Leo and Madonna Druken, brothers Hughie (Frances), Val (Rona), Donald (Mary) and Leo (Gloria) sister, Barbara Anne.

Leaving to mourn his wife of 55 years Edie, and two sons Glen (Kelly), Paddy

granddaughter Emma (Jordan), grandson Kyle (Samantha) and the light of his life great grandson, Parker, brothers Victor and David (Beverley) sister Pinky (George). He will forever miss his two fishing buddies, Richard Lawlor and Bill Brodie.

Pat worked for The Town of Paradise for 34 years where he worked as a heavy equipment operator where he was respected by so many of his coworkers. He often went above and beyond the call of duty to help people in times of need, He always had a friendly wave to all that greeted him.

Pat had many hobbies, but he loved trouting with his best buddies, tinkering in the garage on a project, cutting wood or going camping with Edie. Pat was a family man, who enjoyed social gatherings with his family and was a lover of any meal. He adored his grandchildren, Emma and Kyle and would teach them valuable life lessons, Parker, his great grandson, brought out his love of dinkies once again! He will be greatly missed by so many.

The Druken family would like to thank the staff at the cancer clinic at the Health Science center along with The Palliative Care team at the Miller Center for their care and support. No flowers by request, however, as per Pat's wishes, donations are greatly accepted for a trust fund for his great-grandson Parker. Donations can be made to glen.druken@gmail.com. Visitation in Hickey’s Funeral Home, 570 Conception Bay Highway, Conception Bay South on Thursday, July 4^th, 2024, from 3 – 7 pm. Funeral service in Hickey’s Memorial Chapel on Friday, July 5^th, 2024, at 10:30 am. Interment in St. Thomas of Villa Nova Cemetery, Topsail. To send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.com