The Coast Reporter
January 15, 2021
On January 5, 2021, at 11:11 a.m., we bid farewell to a
shining light in our community. Pat Adrien Dorval passed peacefully in his home
surrounded by family and friends both physical and virtual, he told stories and
made us laugh until the very end.
Pat was born on March 22, 1963, in Fort St. John, BC and it is fair to say that
he was never a shrinking violet and had faced the usual challenges of a kid
growing up in a rough northern town. As a young adult, he immediately began
pursuing his passion, acting, and managed to carve out a truly amazing career
in theatre, TV, and film. Known as "Adrien" professionally and
"Pat" to everyone else, he was popular among other actors, never
sacrificed his beliefs to make a buck, and treated his fellow cast and crew
like family and friends. He had other "jobs" throughout his life, but
acting was in his soul, and in Gibsons, BC, he found the role of a lifetime:
Santa Claus...very few things made him happier than his time at Sunnycrest Mall
creating magic for children, pets and parents alike!
Pat was also an extraordinary friend. He had many best friends, hundreds more
dear friends, and was adored even by casual acquaintances. His kind, humble and
generous spirit was magnetic, but he was also well known for his humour,
sarcasm and razor-sharp wit. Laughter was always in abundant supply when Pat
was around.
Pat is dearly missed by his mother Alberta Dorval and siblings Bett, Barry,
Mike, Lea-Ann, Elaine and Jim. Waiting for him on the other side were his
father, Len and brother Joe. He is also mourned by all of his many nieces,
nephews and cousins, but especially by Ché Dorval, Bett's daughter for whom he
was a father figure most of her life.
And of course, he is missed so deeply by his partner Ange Cruikshank and
beloved son Oscar, as well as in-laws and caregivers: Morley, Sandra, and
Candace Cruikshank. The last year of Pat's life was spent living with Ange and
Oscar as a family in the home they started together; it was a year spent
creating incredible memories and no regrets.
Esophageal cancer was the reason for Pat's early exit, but we will never say
that he "lost his battle". He never let cancer stop him. He fought
until the very end and then he decided it was time to go, on his terms. Cancer
ravaged his body, but it never touched his soul. He left with nothing but love
in his heart. He won.
Should you like to make a donation in his honour please consider Secret Santa
Sunshine Coast, Coastal Crisis Outreach or A Loving Spoonful in Vancouver.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, there will be no memorial at this time.
DORVAL, Adrian (Patrick Adrian Dorval)
Born: 3/22/1963, Fort St. John, British Colombia, Canada
Died: 1/5/2021, Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada
Adrian Dorval’s westerns – actor:
Call of the Wild – 1992 (1st handler)
Dead Man’s Gun (TV) – 1997, 1998 (heckler, Donovan)
Shanghai Noon – 00 (Blue)
Johnson County War (TV) – 2002 (Timberlake)
The Englishman’s Boy (TV) – 2008 (Fitz)
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