Patrick MAHONEY

MAHONEY, Patrick Morgan
PC, QC, BA, LL.B.
Proud son of pioneers, Pat passed away June 8, 2012. His father, Paul, was born at Howard, Dakota Territory; his mother, Tracy, nee Patrick, at Calgary, NWT. Born at Winnipeg January 20, 1929, Pat was the eldest and last surviving of their children, predeceased by brothers, Douglas and Richard and sister, Carole Manson. He is survived by his wife Mary, sons Michael and Patrick, daughters Sheila and D'Arcy, seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. His early education disrupted by polio contracted at six, he finished school in Calgary and, financed by scholarships and summer jobs, attended the University of Alberta, '50 BA, '51 LL.B., Gold Key Society, Delta Upsilon. General counsel to Calgary based Standard Holdings Group controlled by Red Dutton and Reg Jennings, 1954-1968. Keenly interested, if unable to participate, in sports, Pat had been president of interfaculty hockey and manager of the Golden Bears hockey team at U of A and became corporate secretary of the Stampeder Football Club on its reorganization in 1956. He was elected a director and executive VP in 1960. Pat represented the Stampeders throughout the evolution of Canadian professional football from independent eastern and western leagues that competed only in the Grey Cup Game to today's CFL. He was CFL president in 1966 and a coauthor of its Players' Pension Plan. Pat was Stampeders' president in 1968 when elected MP for Calgary South. He was Minister of State (Finance) when he lost his seat in 1972. Judge of Federal and Court Martial Appeal Courts of Canada, 1973-1994; Chief Justice Court Martial Appeal Court, 1977-1994. Called to the Bar of United States Court of Military Appeals. Retired prematurely due to impact of post-polio syndrome. Would happily have yielded his distinction as "The Last Liberal MP from Calgary" in his lifetime. There will be no service at his specific request. If desired, memorial gifts to Doctors Without Borders, 720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 402, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2T9, or charity of your choice would be appreciated.