GRIFFITHS, Patrick Joseph– Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family at Lions Manor Nursing Home, Placentia January 26, 2009 at the age of 81. Predeceased by his wife Bernadette (2007); parents, Mary and William Griffiths; brothers, Ron, Ben, Leo, Bill, Andrew, and Edward. Leaving to mourn his children: Anthony (Gail), Paul (Bev), Rose, Mike, Rob, Randy (Stephanie), Evelyn (Wayne), Ray (Kelly), Sharon (Darren), Jim (Rosalyn) and ten cherished grandchildren: Stefanie, Timothy, Kyle, Nathan, Cameron, Shauna, Shania, Shilah, Adam and Jacob; sister: Philomena; sisters-in-law: Mary, Margaret and Cecilia. Special thanks to Dr. Patey and the staff at the Lions Manor Nursing Home especially the staff on Unit 3. Resting at Maher’s Funeral Home, Placentia. Viewing on Monday 7-9 pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. St. Anne’s Church, Dunville. Interment to follow at Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery, Southeast, Placentia. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF.ca). Please visit www.mahersfuneralhome.ca to sign the memorial guest book.