Patrick George Lavin

Patrick George Lavin passed away peacefully on November 1st, 2026 surrounded by his children Patrick, Chris and Sarah. The family finds comfort in knowing that our father, grandfather, brother and friend is rejoining his beloved wife Muriel in heaven and has been welcomed into the arms of His Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. May he rest in peace always.

Everyone who knew Pat, knew how much he cared for his family, faith, community and anything involving a ball! He will be remembered for his contributions to community in Onoway, the Onoway Lions Club, leading worship at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, as the driving force in M.A.D productions at the Onoway High School, and later in life the Knights of Columbus. He coached and taught more than 3 generations of Lac Ste Anne’s children and was a source of wisdom and model of leadership to many.

Dad was most at home in Ross Haven; enjoying the beauty of the lake caring for the best lawn around, and always there for a game with family and friends be it football (the English variety), volleyball, tennis, table games or a ‘friendly’ game of Oh Hell. Friends and family always knew they would be welcomed out at the Lake.

Pat was predeceased by his wife Muriel Lavin, his parents Patrick and Claire Lavin, sister Marie Lavin, brother Terence Lavin (Christine) and survived by his children Patrick Lavin Jr, Chris Lavin (Lisa) and Sarah Pavlik (Ian) and his grandchildren Colton, Emma (Leo), Connor, Alex, Nicole, Stella, and Sophie.

Funeral services will be held at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Onoway on Friday November 6th, 2026 at 2 pm followed by the internment. The family will be at St. Rose of Lima at 1pm to share reflections with the community that Patrick loved. The family with be celebrating privately following the internment. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be provided to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories.