Patrick Cashin
Patrick James Cashin was born on May 18, 1953 to parents Patrick and Catherine Cashin in Gander, Newfoundland.
During his childhood, Patrick enjoyed playing backyard hockey, pond fishing, being a goalie for soccer games, and biking. Patrick attended St.Paul’s Academy in Gander, Trades and Tech in St. John’s, Acadia University in Nova Scotia and Clarenville College in Newfoundland.
Patrick first came to Whitehorse in 1982, and later moved back to Newfoundland. In 1989, Patrick met Doreen in Marystown, Newfoundland and they were married on July 20, 1993 in Gander. In 1998, Patrick and Doreen returned to Whitehorse where Patrick began working as a support worker for Supported Independent Living (SIL). In his spare time Patrick was a board member for Yukon Association for Community Living (YACL), he coached hockey and youth darts, went fishing and camping, enjoyed his photography, and loved to regale friends and family of his adventures in wild bolognas hunts.
Patrick will forever be in the hearts of his wife Doreen, daughter Marie, sisters Alice, Patricia, Madonna, Genevieve, Nancy, Julie, and Kelly, brothers James and Gerard, and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday February 20, 2016 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at Heritage North Funeral Home, located at 412 Cook Street. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Yukon Association of Community Living
Jim Penwell
I will always remember Paddy as a friendly, gentle giant. I have very fond memories of spending happy times with Paddy back in the early seventies in Little Harbour as our Wild Bologna regatta team prepared for Gander Day. Paddy was the driving force behind us and good times were had by all.
Paddy will live on in our hearts forever. Sincere best wishes to the entire Cashin family.
Art and Karen Lane, Castlegar, BC
Doreen Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your husband Pat and father to Marie. We knew Pat in Gander, NL. It was only recently we connected on Facebook. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Don Decker
Pat was a great friend. I used to take pictures travelling Nfld. When Pat came back he told me he would often wonder if the pictures he was developing were taken in Vancouver and if I had taken them. He worked with the same company. I told him yes. He was also known for the Wild Bologna Hunts he started in Gander with the Youth Council. He will be sadly missed. Pat was well liked in the community.