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Maurice FITZPATRICK Obituary
August 17 1932- May 17 2012
Maurice Fitzpatrick passed away suddenly while sleeping at Leduc General Hospital on Thursday, May 17, 2012; just three months shy of his 80th birthday. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Helen, his daughter Tara, son Stephen (Audrey), and two grandchildren, Fenya and Glorianna.
Born and raised in southern Manitoba, Maurice was the eldest of seven siblings, is survived by Ena and Wendell, and predeceased by Harold, Dennis, Agnes, and Gary. Maurice left the family farm at age 17 for the armed forces, spending 5 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force and another 5 in
the Navy, including time proudly spent on Canada's last aircraft carrier,
HMCS Bonaventure. His interest in aviation led him to a career in air traffic control where he spent the next 27 years, settling in Leduc in 1974.
Maurice was committed to serving the community in which he lived, beginning as Treasurer of Leduc Minor Baseball and moving on to the town Parks and Recreation Committee prior to serving as town councillor for several terms and finally as mayor of Leduc from 1989-1995. He used his civic experience as well as his status as a Toastmaster and registered parliamentarian to assist in chairing large meetings, such as those of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
As a former serviceman, he was also heavily involved in the Royal Canadian Legion for many years, serving in a variety of offices including President of Leduc Branch #108.
In retirement, he and Helen took to the road in an RV, and travelled to Newfoundland before returning to the west and dividing their time between the BC interior and Leduc.
Maurice will be remembered as a loving husband and father,proud grandfather, loyal friend,and a compassionate man who was passionate about service to others. His quick wit and great sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at the Leduc Legion on Tuesday May 22nd at
3:00 pm. His family suggests donations be made in his name to Canadian Heart
and Stroke Foundation.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Wendell Fitzpy
March 25, 2021
I miss you brother.
David Parker
March 27, 2013
Just thinking about Maurice today and googled him. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. I worked with Maurice in the Edmonton area control center in the 80s, and remember him as a very nice man, a joy to be around.
May 25, 2012
Helen and Family So sorry to hear about Maurice. Our thought are with in your time of sorrow
Randy and Darlene Knapp
May 24, 2012
helen &family, Maurice was a real nice guy,I know you are all going to miss him very much. sincerely helen & eric.
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Joyce Assen
May 24, 2012
I had the pleasure of working with Maurice for the opening of the Black Gold Centre around 1980 and remember him as a man who was passionate about the community. I recall him going door to door to collect donations to build the recreation centre, and in so doing did much to enrich the lives of so many in Leduc.
My heartfelt sympathy to Helen and the family.
May 22, 2012
Our deepest sympathies.
Andy and Anna Johnson
Carol Rohatynski
May 21, 2012
our deepest condolence to helen Tara Stephen, Audrey & girls. Ken & Lorraine
Tom & nina Wynne-sills
May 21, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John and Kim Becker
May 21, 2012
Dear Helen and Family,
Helen, please accept our heartfelt condolences with the passing of Maurice.
We have so many fond memories of working with Maurice for many years, and being neighbours of yours for many years as well.
Maurice was so active on so many fronts, he helped so many people, and he was always so very down to earth, and always so very easy to sit down and talk to.
He was a true Gentleman. We will miss him.
Bev & John Marsden
May 21, 2012
Sad to think he is gone. Maurice was a prince of a man.
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