John Patrick (Pat): It is with sadness we announce the sudden passing of Pat Bolan, age 76 years, of Martensville, Sk which occurred on November 2, 2014. Pat was born December 21, 1937 in Notre Dame Hospital in North Battleford. He grew up in Denholm, worked in North Battleford and eventually opened his own business in Saskatoon. Pat had a love of farming, machine and a tremendous knack for mechanics. He was a hard worker throughout his life and accomplished significant success eventually giving his business to his two sons in 2011. Pat is lovingly survived by his sons Brent and Lee Bolan; step-daughter Tricia Braun (Liam Maley); step-granddaughter Louisa; mother of his sons and life-long friend Phyllis Gordon; sisters Terry (Vince) Verrastro of Sacramento, California; Angie (Miro) Worobetz of Edmonton, Alberta; and Dorothy Murry of North Battleford; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pat was predeceased by his partner and loving companion Gayle Braun on September 27, 2010; his sister Bernadette Tady and her husband Jack. A Celebration of Pat's life was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in the North Ridge Centennial Community Centre, 901-3rd Street North, Martensville. Arrangements in care of CHERISHED MEMORIES FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY, Martensville (306-242-7888)
