WILLIAM PATRICK MEUSE

December 30th, 1957 – December 16th, 2024

William Patrick Meuse “Pat” aged 66 years of Moose Jaw, SK, passed away on Monday, December 16th, 2024.  Pat was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia to Francis William and Francis Veronica Meuse.  He was the second oldest of eight children.

Pat worked at Ben Bakery at the age of fifteen.  He joined the Air Cadets and received his pilot’s license.  Pat then joined the Canadian Air Force in 1976 to become a pilot, but that road did not work out.  He changed course and became an Air Traffic Controller, which he did for 33 years.

Pat met his wife Margaret in 1977, and they were married on September 2nd, 1978, which lasted 46 years before his passing.  They were posted to many different places during their time in the Forces, from Portage la Prairie, Shearwater, Halifax, Dartmouth, Trenton, Belleville, Downsview, Winnipeg, and finally to Moose Jaw where he retired.  Pat went back to school and became an IT Technician and worked for the City of Moose Jaw for 3 years.

Pat was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 9760, serving as Grand Knight and Financial Secretary.  He was also the Master of the 4th Degree Saskatchewan and a member of the Saskatchewan Commission.

Pat was always willing to help anyone with anything, from computer problems to building ramps for neighbours and friends, and floats for the Knights.

He was predeceased by is parents, Francis and Francis Meuse; parents-in-law, Don and Margaret McKinnon; sister, Francis Hounsell; both sets of grandparents; and nephew, Don McKinnon.  Pat is survived by his wife, Margaret; his dog, cats, and turtle; godson, Colton Holder and niece, Lisa Walsh  – who they had special names for each other, his was Ugly One and hers was Monster; brothers: Joe (Joanne); Erick (Diamond), Roy (Mary), David (Mary), and Roger; sister, Yvonne; brothers-in-law: Bob (Marion), Don (Brenda), and Jim (Diane); sisters-in-law, Thursa (Roy) and Donna (Jeff); as well as numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends.  

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 30th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Church of Our Lady, 566 Vaughan St, Moose Jaw.  Father Nestor Gregoire will be the presiding celebrant and interment will take place in Rosedale Cemetery.  As an expression of sympathy, donations in Pat’s name may be made to the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation, PO Box 61, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 4N7.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Michelle Ellis, Funeral Director 306-693-4550