An MTF Tribute to our friend         
Pat McGhie       

Pat McGhie
Tuesday, June 27th, 2023


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Official Obituary

Patrick (Pat) McGhie

Patrick (Pat) McGhie, 74, died June 27th, 2023 under the care of Hospice Savannah, surrounded by his wife, children, and his beloved dog, Maggie.

He was born September 23rd, 1948 in Detroit, MI. He served in the United States Army and upon his discharge, he enjoyed his career at Hydromation Inc before moving to Hudson, NH in 1991 for employment and retiring to Savannah, GA in 2015. During retirement he enjoyed his summer trips to Eagle’s Cove RV Resort in Bryon, MI.

Pat thrived on the communities cultivated from his hobbies and volunteer efforts. His passions included motorcycling where he enjoyed being a part of the Iron Butt Association and Rolling Thunder for many years, HAM radio where he would help with emergency communications during natural disasters, and so many more including veterans advocacy, chess, dog fostering, photography, and computers.

Pat is survived by wife, Virginia (Ginny) McGhie; his children, Sharon Kwolek (Richard) and Scott McGhie (Morgan); his stepchildren Leesa Cooper (Scott) and Joseph Ayres (Tiffany); and his siblings Linda Manning and April McGhie. Pat is also fondly remembered by his twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Pat was predeceased by his first wife of 40 years, Ethelyne (Lyn) McGhie in 2018. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Thomas McGhie and Michael McGhie.

Visitation will be 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2023 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2023 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Burial will be in the Greenwich Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to GRRR (Georgia Rescue, Rehabilitation & Relocation), 6609 La Roche Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406, or Hospice Savannah Foundation, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.




Pat was a Charter Member of the Motorcycle Tourer's Forum, helping to set the tone and quality level of the Forum. Click here for the announcement.

Pat became a MTF Gold Member in August 2018. Click here for the announcement.

Pat was a very active member, volunteering his time as a Delphi Forum editor, Picture of the Month manager, and Calendar manager.


         


A few select comments from Pat's MTF Friends:


Very sad to hear.  Pat was one of the first core group of members I met.  Thoughts & prayers for him and his family.Here's one from the first MTF RTE that you introduced me to.  Pat's birthday at the Old Schoolhouse in Downsville NY.  The room was filled with people who road in the rain from several states to be there, including Pat from NH.  I found a new home.  Great people & the start of many new relationships.



    -    Mike Borolla (ALTONABOUT)

Rest in peace Pat. Very happy to have known you these past years. RIP
    -    Jim McPherson (jimmcp)

Sad news for sure. Rest in Peace, Pat. I met Pat when I was in NH for work and there was a gathering of locals in Nashua ... I joined them .. meeting at a Burger King... Pat bought my Whopper ... was intending to return the favor one day. Guess it will have to wait. Heckuva nice guy.
    -    Lou Canick (Lou in Omaha (RhinoStar))

I had the pleasure of first meeting Pat in the New York State Iron Butt Ride back in 2009.  He will be missed.  May he rest in peace.  My condolences to his family and friends.
    -    Jim Hofner (fastdresser)

I first met Pat at the first Old Schoolhouse RTE in Downsville on 9/23/07. It was called by Dave Lampilla (stonecritter) and Pat was the first one to respond, noting that this date was his birthday. Forevermore, the Old Schoolhouse RTEs remind me of Pat's birthday!
    -    Bill Campbell (redgoldwing)

An incident with Pat, dates not certain. He drove down for an RTE in Prince Frederick MD when froggi Donna and her new hubby Stu were in MD visiting family. Claye Curtis called it and took pics. He spent the night before as my guest. On his return to NH his car died on the north side of Baltimore. Picked him up at the dealer and took him to the airport. I think the last time I saw him was at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo. He would post daily life events on Facebook. He enjoyed getting and being a ham radio operator.
    -    Dan Raymore (excodebreaker (djrbwi))

I'll never forget him as I'm sure many of you won't either who had the honor to be his friend.



    -    Bruce Garry (HueyCrew)




    Rest In Peace Pat!