Patrick Gaige Royce

Patrick B. Gaige Royce

Patrick B. Gaige Royce, 55, Virginia, died Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in his home. He was born in Hibbing on June 10, 1960, to Leslie and Elizabeth (Rapinac) Gaige. Pat graduated from Hibbing High School in 1978, and had worked as an auto mechanic for most of his life.

He is survived by a son, Mathew Gaige, of Virginia; a grandson, Blaize Gaige, of Bovey; two brothers: Jerry (Irene) Gaige and Thomas (Sally) Gaige, both of Hibbing; a sister, JoAnn (Jay) Stark, of Big Lake, MN; and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Susan Forsmark; and by his stepfather, Bill Spolar.

A private family graveside service will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery, Hibbing. Arrangements are with Dougherty Funeral Home, Hibbing. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.doughertyofhibbing.com .