John Patrick Vincent McGuinness (Pat), 65, of St. Ives sadly passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday 25th August with his wife Verena (Vee) at his side.
Pat was born in Molehill- Co Leitrim (Republic of Ireland), on 19th January 1950, to the late Mary and John McGuinness. Pat always immensely proud of his Irish roots, quickly became established in the local community making many friends with his charm, wit and presence. He served in Cambridgeshire Constabulary for 30 years, again making many friends in the Serious Crime, Regional and Fraud Squad’s, as well as being a well-known face around our Market Towns
Pat was a beloved member of the St Ives community being a leading light in the formation of the successful Pub Watch initiative. His fund raising abilities are legendary, where through his masonic and personal connections he raised tens of thousands of pounds for local and national charities including Dream Drops, where again he was a founding member. He could frequently be found leading initiatives to help those who were less fortunate, where his grounding in Ireland during the early part of his life made him one of life’s givers.
Since his retirement from the Police force Pat has been active in the town building a successful business with his wife Vee in selling Dolls Houses and establishing a much needed Toy Shop to the delight of local parents.
The last 12 months have been particularly difficult for the family, having lost their much adored daughter Krissel to Cancer and then having Pat himself to fight this insidious disease with his beloved Vee at his side all of the time.
One of life’s true characters and a good guy in every respect, the world and St Ives in particular is poorer without his cheerful presence.
Dear Dad,
I'm so sorry Debbie, I and the Irish family had to hear about your passing from Mums neighbour.
It's lovely to hear you raised so much money for charity after not paying any child support.
The masons obviously have an open door policy nowadays.
You can't say I didn't try!
Toodle pip old chap.
Natalie X
Thanks for the fun you always brought to our fairs, Pat, we miss you. On a personal note, thanks for being such a good friend. Love and best wishes Janice and Barry xxx
One of Pat's favourite sayings
Pat, you have been a true inspiration to me, you have displayed such friendship to many over the years and always despite many hardships managed to put a smile on everyones face's with your wonderful wit. My condolences go to Vee and the rest of the family, we will miss you. It is often said but it is so true for you Pat., You were a true gentleman and a gentle man. Test in Peace Brother. Tom
Pat 'the big man' was a special friend a fellow Irishman who never lost site of his roots. A great sense of humour and always fun to be with. Will miss you so much Pat God bless and keep you, rest in peace my friend. Ged
our deepest sympathy and prayers for Vee. Pat, was a lovely workmate on the fair circuit, and great fun at dinners with his jokes and laughter. Always a happy man, and we will miss him very much.
Janxx and Bob
may not have known you well but our mutual interest in all things mini joined us together as friends, always happy to chat each time we met. In the mini world you will be sadly missed, a true gentleman, your sense of humour and character made you a legend who will never be forgotten, not only by me but by all the members of Felixstowe Dolls House Club xxx
Pat was one of lifes gentle giants. He was a great person with a heart of gold. We will always remember the laughs we had. Our heart goes out to Vee and hope she can remember Pat as I am sure we all will as the gentle giant that loved life. RIP Pat gone but never forgotten
Pat Mc Guinness
A good friend and soul mate to me
We met in the 60’s and with the help of God will meet again.
My heartfelt condolences to his wife and best friend Vee
He was a true gentleman in every way
Pat will always live in our hearts and influence everything we say and do
Rest in peace Pat.
Pat my husband,soulmate and my rock . I love and miss you so much. A brilliant father to our daughter who sadly passed last year.
May you go gently on your final journey
You go with our love
You go with our thanks
You go with our blessing
You will always be a light in our lives
As love never ends.
Love you
Vee
Xxxxxxxx
I would like to set the record straight. Pat McGuinness Was not Krissel's father I am. But he was such a good fellow that neither He or my ex wife Vee had the decency to let me know that Krissel was ill or let me know she had passed. I found out that my daughter had passed over a year afterwards. That's what sort of people Pat and Vee are /were. Andrew Southgate
Love and miss you every day xxx
Pint of Nigerian Lager AKA Pint of Guinness
God bless him the old racist!
One of Pat's favourite sayings
Pint of Nigerian Lager AKA Pint of Guinness
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