Obituary of Patrick 'Pat' McIlhargey

McILHARGEY: Patrick Joseph 'Pat'- A resident of Chatham, Pat McIlhargey passed away at the Windsor Regional Hospital - Ouellette Campus on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the age of 76. Born in Chatham, Pat was the son of the late Leo and Doris (Archer) McIlhargey. Loving brother of Sharon Gruszka (Ed), Lorraine Karnas (Stan) both of Chatham and the late Terry McIlhargey (2004). Cherished uncle of Jennifer Gruszka of London, Ed Gruszka, Jr. (Tina) of Kitchener, Mike Gruszka (Jacqueline) of Belle River; Heather Sinclair (Mike Bennett) of Chatham and Scott Karnas (Heather) of Komoka. Great-uncle of Jessica, Steven, Matt, Spencer, Nick, Kristina, Ryan, Taylor, Jaden, Owen, Kaira and Aleeya. Special nephew to Alice Oulds and Helen Swestun. Also missed by friends and extended family. Pat was a proud employee of Western Equipment for 47 years. He enjoyed watching hockey and coaching and participating in Minor Baseball and Slo-pitch over the years. Pat was an avid Nashville Predator and Detroit Tiger fan. He also loved horse racing, bowling and his bluegrass and country music. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, August 22, 2016. Cremation to follow with a private family entombment to be held at a later date. Donations made in memory of Pat to the Sick Kids Foundation or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com