Obituaries

Patrick Clifford Smythe, late of Regina, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully but sooner than expected on February 26, 2024 just before his 70th birthday (March 11, 1954) at Regina Wascana Grace Hospice after fourteen plus months living with double stage-four cancer.

Patrick was born in Urbana, Illinois to Jennie and Dallas Smythe. His sister Carol arrived seven years later in Champaign, Illinois. At age ten he immigrated with his family to Regina, Saskatchewan where his father Dallas Smythe PhD helped create University of Regina's Social Sciences Departments as Dean. Patrick wed briefly in his early twenties but by his mid-twenties Patrick and his wife and life partner Elaine had moved to British Columbia where they lived in Langley. Several years in Krestova in the Kootenays followed. In 2001 they returned to Regina.

Patrick loved working in social services, with fulfilling years in Langley leading the Jobclub program and in Regina at an anti-poverty non-profit and the Phoenix Housing Society. He was a passionate longtime fan of the Grateful Dead. He was a dedicated Roughriders fan and loved watching football from both sides of the border, baseball and basketball. In 2016 Patrick became a firm friend of Bill W. and was deeply grateful for eight strong years of recovery. Pat found serenity, strength and friendship in the local AA program.

Patrick is survived by his wife Elaine Smythe (Siddons); son Jesse Nelson of Fort St. James, British Columbia.; his sister Carol Kergan (Smythe) of Kelowna, British Columbia.; niece Keely Kergan of Kelowna, British Columbia; half siblings Susan Nissen (Smythe) of Los Gatos, California and Roger Smythe of Auburn, Washington; his two beloved dogs Aiko and Jacamo.

Patrick was predeceased by parents Dallas (1907-1992) and Jennie Smythe (Newsome) (1922-1999); half sister Sandra Bibb (Smythe) (1939-2023); and many beloved pets.

Patrick’s family would like to thank Dr. M. Collins, family doctor Dr. Osama Souied, oncologist Sandra and Erin, palliative social workers, Chaplain Jennifer and palliative home care nurses at both the Pasqua Hospital and Regina Wascana Grace Hospice for the wonderful care.

A Celebration of the Life for Patrick will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Genesis Hall, 1165 Pasqua Street, Regina, Saskatchewan.

In lieu of flowers, if desired please donate to one of the following that were important in Patrick’s life: the Alano Club (e-transfers can be sent to Alanoclubofregina@hotmail.com), Allan Blair Cancer Centre or the Regina Humane Society.