Captain Patrick Norman McManus

Patrick Norman McManus (aka Mr Pat, Patty, Bro) of Scarborough, Ontario, passed away at Sunnybrook Hospital on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 67 after a courageous and determined battle with brain cancer.

Born on December 29, 1957, in Scarborough, Ontario, Patrick was a beloved son, brother, proud father, loyal friend, and loving husband. He touched the lives of many with his profound sense of humour, warmth, curiosity, and sociable, outgoing nature. Patrick was a generous friend and had an uncanny ability to connect to just about anyone. He possessed a brilliant mind, disarming wit, and an empathetic heart. He had a rare gift of building community wherever he found himself exemplified by his countless loyal friends and acquaintances.

Patrick began his career with the Scarborough Fire Department on September 15th, 1981, and proudly served with pride on A-Platoon his entire career. He worked at Stations 244, 245, and 222 before being promoted to the Hazmat Unit at Station 145. He retired on February 29, 2016, after more than 34 years of dedicated service.

Patrick was a well-known and respected figure within the fire service and the community, including Highland Yacht Club. He loved sailing, camping, socializing, his dog, and a good laugh. He was known and loved by many far and wide. He was a proud presence at the annual Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Parade, always seen wearing green and representing his Irish heritage with pride.

Patrick was predeceased by his parents, Michael George McManus and Margaret Sharp Neilans, and younger brother Neil McManus.

Patrick is survived by his wife and best friend Catherine Kearns, his best furry friend Daphne, his brother Michael David McManus, his daughter Jennifer McManus (Quan), his son Douglas McManus (Dawn), his grandchildren Brandon, Benjamin, Patrick, Kaylib and Marcus, his nieces (Heather, Stefanie and Bridget) and nephew (Michael), and his in-laws, the Kearns family.

We invite family and friends to join us in remembering and celebrating his life by attending a Visitation at Paul O’Connor Funeral Home; 1939 Lawrence Ave, East (just west of Warden Ave.) on Thursday, June 26th, from 6 - 9 PM. A Celebration of Patrick's Life will be held at Highland Yacht Club; 5 Bluffers Park Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1M 3W3 on Friday, June 27th, at 11 AM.

“First thing we’d climb a tree and maybe then we’d talk

Or sit silently and listen to our thoughts

With illusions of someday casting a golden light

No dress rehearsal, this is our life”

The Tragically Hip

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:

The Toronto Professional Firefighters Celtic Society

The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation https://www.cfff.ca/EN/donations.html