Helferty, Patrick J. (Ret'd. Staff Sargeant, O.P.P.) Passed away peacefully at Hilltop Manor, Merrickville, on Thursday, April 21, 2011, Patrick Jerome Helferty in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Mary M. (Foy) Helferty. Loved father of Mary K. Helferty, Maura A. Hose (Tom), Molly E. Helferty and Martha J. Helferty. Dear brother of Dorien (Norine) Helferty and Joe (the late Marie) Helferty. Predeceased by his sisters Anastasia (late Leo) LeBlanc, Margaret Perney, Helen Moysey, Cecilia Helferty and his brother Tommy (late Arlene) Helferty. Brother-in-law of Leonard Moysey and Hastings Perney. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls, on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls, on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Latchford Bridge, Ont., at a later date. In remembrance, contributions to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the St. Francis de Sales Church Building Maintenance Fund would be appreciated.