Pat Aldous contributed to the creation of the Canada Sevens tournaments, which attract men’s and women’s teams from around the world, and led the development of a national training centre in Langford, B.C.
In the 1980s, Pat Aldous stopped playing rugby, effectively ceasing his involvement in the sport as he focused on his career in the helicopter industry. But Mr. Aldous, who died at age 79 on Valentine’s Day in Vancouver following a stroke, more than made up for lost time in the 2000s, when he excelled as a board member and chairperson with Rugby Canada.
Among his other many accomplishments, he led the development of Canada’s national rugby training centre in Langford, B.C.; helped the Canadian women’s sevens and 15s teams garner 2016 Olympic bronze and 2014 World Cup silver medals, respectively; served as Rugby Canada’s representative on the Canadian Olympic Committee and volunteered with the Canadian Rugby Foundation, which acts as a fundraiser and helps finance programs and events.
During his youth, Pat began competing in rugby and played saxophone in legendary bandleader Arthur Delamont’s Kitsilano Boys Band, which toured internationally under the name Vancouver Boys Band. Mr. Aldous also lived for a time in Victoria when he was young, obtaining his chartered accountant’s designation there while playing for a local rugby club.
“He was fantastic in dealing with people and growing the business and taking care of people,” said Mr. Gubbels.
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