It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the tragic passing of Patrick Jamie Bishop, affectionately known as PJ to his family and friends, at the young age of 36 years.

PJ was a beloved father, partner, brother, uncle, and friend to so many. To know him was to love him. He will always be remembered for his quirky sense of humour, quick smile, infectious laugh, and easy nature. He could spin a yarn with the best of them and had many a tall tale.
He had a passion for the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisher, spending many days in the country with his faithful companion Mya. He loved to create whether it was woodworking, carving, welding, even sewing – everything from nativity scenes to furniture to quilts! He had an inquisitive mind and enjoyed figuring out how things worked, from motors to electronics - even at the young age of 10 when he took apart a radio, arced out a battery and burned off his eyebrows! Every day was an adventure with PJ and you never knew what he would do next.

PJ is reunited with his parents Violet and Patrick Bishop; grandparents Hannah Layden, George Temple, Cecelia Bishop, Patrick "Ambrose" Bishop, Chesley "Don" Layden; brother-in-law David Tobin; aunts Alfreda Gregory, Sheila Greening and Mary Murray; uncles Wayne Temple and James Bishop.

His unexpected departure has left a void in the lives of all who knew him. He will forever be remembered by his partner Nichole Greene; children Jack (15) and Emmalee (9) who were his shining stars; His sisters Tonya Bishop (Darren) and Melissa Tobin; half-sisters Nyna Despres, Malinda Bishop, Anna Leroux, Wanda Bishop and half-brother Michael Bishop; Also left with fond and loving memories are his aunts and uncles Ray Temple (Edna), Gorman Temple (Marilyn), Robert Temple, Theresa Brown (Allister); his nieces and nephews especially Samantha Bishop, Cassandra Hayward, Joshua Greene, Nick Greene, Aliyah Patten, and Kian Tobin. As well as many cousins and other family and friends. PJ would want to give a special mention to Margaret Bishop to whom he grew closer after the passing of her husband Tom, and his lifelong friends Lloyd Traverse (Elizabeth) and Fergie Power.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will take place at Maher’s Funeral Home, Placentia on Saturday, November 23 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm & 7:00pm to 9:00pm. A celebration of PJ’s life will take place on Sunday, November 24 at 12:00pm at Maher’s Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations to assist with funeral and estate costs.