Patrick Paul Quinlan
1929-2017
Pat was born in Red Head Cove on November 8, 1929 and passed on
December 15, 2017 at the age of 88. Pat was a self-made man who began
his career in the trucking industry. He and his brother Maurice bought
a general store in the 1950's and then started Quinlan Brothers
Limited in 1954. Pat was instrumental in the company becoming a world
renowned seafood enterprise that has received recognition in the
international marketplace. The Bay de Verde Peninsula and its people
helped shape the man he was.
Pat had tremendous foresight into the fishery and it can be said he was a prophet in his own land. He received much recognition for his business endeavours, including the recent Turning the Tide Industry Lifetime Achievement Award.
Pat was an avid fisherman and hunter who took great pride in all outdoor adventures. He was very generous and touched many people's lives and helped people whenever they were in need. Although Pat resided in St. John's his love of home and pride in his community never wavered. This was evident in the fact that he visited Bay de Verde daily in recent years.
Pat was predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Alice (Riggs) Quinlan; brothers, Maurice and Raymond; sisters: Molly, Nellie, Joan and Margaret; and former wife, Marie. Leaving to mourn, his loving devoted wife, Cathy and her four children; special nieces, nephews and members of the Quinlan, O'Dea, Philpott, Hopkins, Bailey and Doyle families. He will be sadly missed by an extended circle of relatives, friends, fisher-people, business colleagues and loyal employees.
Pat left his stamp on Newfoundland and its people. He is now on a new adventure and is at peace as he will be reunited with his cherished family and friends. He will be resting at Caul's Funeral Home on 84 Lemarchant Road, St. John's on Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 2:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. and at Hopkins' Funeral Home, Old Perlican on Sunday, December 17, 2017 from 2:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. Funeral service to take place on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 1:00 pm. from Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Bay de Verde.
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Pat had tremendous foresight into the fishery and it can be said he was a prophet in his own land. He received much recognition for his business endeavours, including the recent Turning the Tide Industry Lifetime Achievement Award.
Pat was an avid fisherman and hunter who took great pride in all outdoor adventures. He was very generous and touched many people's lives and helped people whenever they were in need. Although Pat resided in St. John's his love of home and pride in his community never wavered. This was evident in the fact that he visited Bay de Verde daily in recent years.
Pat was predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Alice (Riggs) Quinlan; brothers, Maurice and Raymond; sisters: Molly, Nellie, Joan and Margaret; and former wife, Marie. Leaving to mourn, his loving devoted wife, Cathy and her four children; special nieces, nephews and members of the Quinlan, O'Dea, Philpott, Hopkins, Bailey and Doyle families. He will be sadly missed by an extended circle of relatives, friends, fisher-people, business colleagues and loyal employees.
Pat left his stamp on Newfoundland and its people. He is now on a new adventure and is at peace as he will be reunited with his cherished family and friends. He will be resting at Caul's Funeral Home on 84 Lemarchant Road, St. John's on Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 2:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. and at Hopkins' Funeral Home, Old Perlican on Sunday, December 17, 2017 from 2:00 pm. to 8:00 pm. Funeral service to take place on Monday, December 18, 2017 at 1:00 pm. from Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Bay de Verde.
Service Date
Monday, December 18, 2017