Obituary of George Patrick Maule

It is with great sadness that the family of Pat Maule announces his death on January 5, 2025. Pat was in his 90th year and was the last of his generation; he was predeceased by his siblings Kay, Maggie and Robert. Pat died at home, as he wished, after a short illness and was surrounded by his loving family who he cherished. Pat is survived by the love of his life, S’ine to whom he was married for 67 of his happiest years, his three children, Ian Maule(Wendy), Alison Clarke(Dan) and Sylvia Vermeulen, seven grandchildren, Ryan(Caitlyn), David, Jessica(Jeremy), Jason(Carissa), Kayla(Kyle), Lauren(Maddie), Paul(Eva) and five great grandchildren, Sonny(his mother Jennifer), Jacob, Miles, Olivia and Adelaide. Pat was born in Watford, England in 1935. He was a member of the Royal Navy where he trained as a metal machinist from 1952-1956. Upon leaving the navy, Pat worked at Scottish Aviation and met S’ine at a Christmas dance where it was love at first sight. His plans to immigrate to Canada were already set. Pat sailed to Canada on the Empress of France, January 1956 and was joined by S’ine a year later. Pat worked at de Havilland Aircraft and Avro but seeking more consistent work, joined the OPP in 1960. He retired in 1988 having spent his entire career serving Elgin County. Pat was both athletic and creative! He was a welterweight boxing champion, long distance runner and played rugby but more than anything else loved to play golf and never missed a single Blue Jays game. On the creative side Pat crafted original stained-glass windows and lamps, refurbished antiques and created beautiful gardens to attract the native birds he loved to watch. Pat was a master philatelist (stamp collector) and genealogist, creating a family history going back centuries. He loved to travel with S’ine and read countless detective novels. Above every other accomplishment, Pat counted his happy marriage and his loving family as his greatest achievements. Pat will be remembered by his many dear friends and extended family who will miss his beautiful smile, charm and wit. A gathering of friends and family to celebrate Pat’s life will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, 2-4 pm at the Columbus Club, 265 Wellington St., St. Thomas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hospice of Elgin, www.elginhospice.com. Condolences can be made through www.ontariocremation.com.