June 11, 1942 - June 10, 2024

In Loving Memory ~

We are sad to announce that Donn Patric Mills, (Pat), a resident of Courtenay, passed away at home on Monday June 10th. Pat was born on June 11, 1942 in Hartney, Manitoba to Jim and Jessie Mills. He graduated from the Officer Training Program at Royal Roads, Victoria and Royal Military College, Kingston, Ontario in 1963.

After graduation, Pat was posted to Edmonton to join 2nd Battalion PPCLI where he met Carole, his wife of 60 years. In Edmonton, he retired from his career with the military and worked as a teacher and school principal with Edmonton Public Schools for the next 40 years. Throughout his life, he also worked as a part-time semi-trailer driver.

Pat was a loving husband of Carole and Dad to Penny (Dean), Julie (Robi), and Jodi (Benn). He was a beloved Grandpa to Emilie, Fiona, Sofie and Finnlay. He is survived by his sisters Jennipher and Esther and pre-deceased by brother Jim. Pat will be remembered as a man who loved his family deeply and was a wonderful friend.

He loved walks with his wife Carole, was an excellent cook and was passionate about engines, cars, motorcycles, and big trucks which filled a large part of his life.

He will be deeply missed

Pat always saw the best in others and has left the world a better place. He will be missed deeply. A celebration of Pat's life will be held later in the summer where memories of Pat will be shared by friends and family.