Patrick (Pat) McKENNA
1937-2026
Mr. Patrick McKenna passed away at Saint Brigid’s Home on July 10, 2026, at the age of 89 years and six months. He was the husband of Lise Dussault for 57 years. He was the son of the late Eugene McKenna and the late Marie Lavoie.
He leaves to mourn his dear wife as well as his son Steven, his daughter Ann (Simon Roy), his beloved grandson Brian McKenna (Rose Morin-Thibault), his sister-in-law Marie Dussault (late Jacques Gagné) and several nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his sister Helen (late John-Gilbert Golden).
Patrick dedicated his life to education as a teacher and as principal of St. Patrick’s High School in Quebec for 25 years. He was very involved in the Irish community as a pastoral agent and a trustee at St. Patrick’s Church, and also as vice-president of Irish Heritage Quebec. In 2001, he was very proud to have obtained his Irish citizenship. In 2018, he was honoured to be chosen the Grand Marshal for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. When he retired, he realized his dream by publishing a book on the history of St. Patrick’s High School from its beginning in 1843 until 1998.
A funeral mass in the presence of ashes will take place on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, 1145 De Salaberry Avenue, Quebec City, where the family will receive condolences from 9 a.m. A reception will take place in McMahon HaIl in the basement of the church for family and friends. The burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
A special thanks to the medical personnel of the seventh floor of Laval Hospital where Patrick spent two months, and for the excellent care he received at Saint Brigid’s Home. The family wants to emphasize the humanity of the palliative care unit at the CHUL, especially Dr. Charles-Étienne Dubrûle and his staff, and of the Saint Brigid’s Home personnel.
As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to a charity of your choice or to La Maison des Grands-Parents de Sainte-Foy Inc., 3180, D’Amour Avenue, Quebec G1X 1L9.
Interior parking is available at Le St. Patrick on De Salaberry Avenue. Free exit tickets will be available in the atrium of the church.
For information or to express your condolences:
418-688-2411 / 1-888-688-2411
Fax: 418-688-2414