Rev. Patrick William Fuerth

June 28, 1942 - August 27, 2017

Born on June 28, 1942 and passed away into God's loving arms on August 27, 2017 at 75 years of age. Son of the late Lawrence and Mildred Fuerth (Murphy). Loving brother of Thomas (Ruth Ann Croft), Justice Stephen (Betty Kuchta), Gregory (Denise Chevalier). Cherished uncle of Shaun (Kolleen), Ryan, Wes (Becky), Ben (Karen), Alex (Kassandra), Justin and Eric. Great uncle of Laura, Jared, Brendan, Kayla, Mackenzie and Isabelle. Father Patrick was ordained on May 27, 1967 at St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica in London. He was the assistant Pastor at St. Michael's in Leamington followed by studies in Europe for 3 years for his PhD. Upon his return, he taught at St. Peter's Seminary and was appointed Rector from 1986-1995. He then served as Pastor at St. Gregory the Great in St. Clair Beach (1995-2004) and finally returned to St. Michael's in Leamington from 2004 until his retirement in January 2017. Father Patrick was heavily involved with Retrouvaille for many years. He was the Episcopal Vicar for the Essex Deanery of the Diocese of London until July 2016 and was an honourary 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Father Patrick had always championed social justice causes including work with migrant farmers in Essex County and supported the Diocese of London Refugee Ministries. He will always be remembered for his love of music and spending time gardening. Father Patrick will be resting at St. John the Evangelist Parish (1688 County Rd. 46 Woodslee) on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Prayer Service at 8 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. John's on Friday, September 1, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com