Obituary of Patrick Furlong

Patrick Garret Furlong Q.C., LSM

Passed away peacefully at home on November 24, 2021 in his 96th year. Patrick was born in Riverside, Ontario and was predeceased by his parents William Henry and Beatrice Elizabeth Green, his four siblings and granddaughter Emily Hart. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Day (Waterhouse). He will be missed by his children Ann Hart (Don), Garret (Josie), Andrew, Diana and David. Dear Grampy to Alice Hart and Kathryn Jago.

A graduate of Assumption College (1948) and Osgoode Hall (1952), he had a distinguished legal career for over 60 years. He had many professional accomplishments, including, past President of the Ontario Bar Association and the Essex Law Association. He was a Life Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada, recipient of the Law Society Medal in 1992, and past Chairman of the Board of Governors of the University of Windsor. He was a life member of the Essex Golf and Country Club and the Windsor Club, a member of the University Club of Toronto and the Detroit Good Guys.

Patrick was a true gentleman of the highest integrity. He was a devoted father and husband and had a passion for life.

The family will receive visitors at Windsor Chapel (Central Chapel) 1700 Tecumseh Rd. E. (519) 253-7234 on Monday, November 29, 2021 from 5pm-7pm. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 10am at Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Reservations are required to attend funeral service. Please call 519-253-7234 between 8:30-4 p.m. to book. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest. In lieu of flowers, donations to Downtown Mission Christmas Dinner or Doctors without Borders (Medicins sans Frontieres) would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences and memories of Patrick may be shared at www.windsorchapel.com