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Patrick Greechan

GREECHAN, PATRICK - The family of Patrick Greechan of Fredericton are saddened to announce his passing on Saturday, July 5, 2014. He was 85. Born in Scotland, he was the son of the late Peter and Lilly (Moore) Greechan. An avid fisherman, Patrick was a devoted husband father, grandfather and lived life to the fullest. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Patrick immigrated to Canada in 1957. He had a long and distinguished career as a physiotherapist starting at the polio clinic at the Victoria Public Hospital up to his retirement in 1993 as Director of Physiotherapy at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Patrick was a member of the YMCA and a lifetime member of the NB Physiotherapist Association. Patrick is survived by his wife Barbara Mary (Sharpe) Greechan, five children; Heather Greechan of Fredericton, Martin Greechan (Kim) of Fredericton, Dorothy Greechan (Denis Huard) of Toronto, Barbara Chiarantano of Toronto and Peter Greechan (Martha) of Halifax, 10 grandchildren; Patrick Burtt, Kevin and Ryan Chiarantano, Rachel, Daniel Elizabeth, Lachlan and Colin Greechan, Caitlin and Taylor Huard, a brother Gerald (Patricia) of Scotland, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Peter Greechan.
Resting at bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 2 to 4 PM. A celebration of life will be held at 7:30 PM Wednesday evening. Interment will be held in the Hermitage Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at York Care Center for all the wonderful care and support that was given to Patrick. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the York Care Center. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be sent through www.bishopsfuneralhome.com

 

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