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JOHN PATRICK NICOL
Born: Jan 18, 1954
Date of Passing: Apr 06, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOHN PATRICK NICOL January 18, 1954 - April 6, 2015 It is with deep sadness the family announces the passing of John Patrick Nicol of Winnipeg. Patrick was predeceased by his parents Arthur Reid and Norma Patricia Nicol (Shankland); his wife Janet (Laird, Batty); sister Carolyn (Morrison); brother Donald. He is survived by his children; daughter Tami Laird (Jaimie, Jordan, Xander and Sophie) of Edmonton, son Campbell Laird (Tiffany) of Winnipeg, daughter Heather, son Ian of Winnipeg; sister Penny Carlos (Arnold) of Guelph, Ontario and brother Norman (Meredith) Ste. Anne, Manitoba. Patrick attended Robert H. Smith, River Heights Junior High School, Kelvin High School and Fort Richmond Collegiate. While completing his BCOMM (Hons) Degree in Personnel Management, University of Manitoba (1976). He began a 40 year career in Administrative Records Research with the Faculty of Administrative Studies and Medicine, most recently as Lead Systems Consultant and Data Acquisition Officer for the Manitoba Centre of Health policy. Patrick enjoyed the many years and many friends as vocalist, guitarist, stage and show co-director. He was vice director of Sing-Out Winnipeg in 1972-1973 as well as working with the band "Watsnu", the Folk Quintet "The People Fair". Later many talented duo partners and solo appearances. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 9Z9, CancerCare Manitoba, or a charity of your choice. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Apr 11, 2015
JOHN PATRICK NICOL January 18, 1954 - April 6, 2015 John Patrick Nicol of Winnipeg, passed away peacefully at the age of 61 years. Full obituary to follow. Cremation has taken place. Private family interment to take place at a later date. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
Publish Date: Apr 8, 2015
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 11, 2015
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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For many years when I was User Services manager Pat would stop by to say hello on his regular jaunts across town to the Computer Center to deliver or pick up his Health Policy Center data tapes. He was a mainstay user of our services, expecting rigorous security but unfailingly polite. It was always a pleasure to chat with him on those occasions. He was friendly, interesting and, like Les and every other member of his team I met, showed a deep commitment to the Center's research. Many of the CC staff will remember him well too. It feels like a piece of the Computer Center's past has gone with him. I'm so sorry to hear he has died - way too soon. My condolences to his family, friends and co-workers. - Posted by: Dianne Cox (Former UofM Computer Services contact - retired 2006.) on: Apr 23, 2015
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He was a old-school hacker. With the old-school definition of the latter: a badge of honor rather than a terrorist label. His explanations could be daunting but there was never any doubt they were right. They don't make 'em like that anymore... - Posted by: Henry Dyck (Co-worker, short-time) on: Apr 21, 2015
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I knew and worked with Pat since 1991 - and he never ceased to amaze me with his incredible memory for important details. I will miss his extraordinary store of knowledge as well as his great sense of humour. My condolences to his family. Rest in peace Pat. - Posted by: Marni Brownell (co-worker) on: Apr 18, 2015
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Having worked with Pat for more than 20 of his 40 year contribution to MCHP, I can say that Pat is truly missed here. A day doesn't go by that I don't think that Pat would have the answer to this problem. My deepest condolences to his family. - Posted by: Shelley Derksen (Co-worker) on: Apr 17, 2015
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Pat and I worked closely together from the mid 1970s to shortly before his untimely death. He was responsible for the initial data processing, contributing greatly to the growth and success of the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy. Pat stayed with us through thick and thin, enabling the development of world class data bases. Our long chats about challenges and opportunities will remain with me. As Pat kept emphasizing, the last one per cent of data quality is important! - Posted by: Leslie Roos (co-workerzx) on: Apr 16, 2015
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Pat was a tremendous asset to the group I worked with at U of M. He was always willing to share the tremendous knowledge he had accumulated over the the many years he had worked here and he was an expert on issues of data acquisition and the research data milieu in Winnipeg. As both a colleague and a co-worker he will be deeply missed. Rest in peace JPN. - Posted by: Mark Smith ((Co-worker)) on: Apr 13, 2015
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I appreciated Pat's friendly, approachable nature. He was always willing to share his knowledge and he had a wonderful sense of humour. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Linda Kostiuk (Co-worker) on: Apr 10, 2015
