Patrick G, Stout (Pat' to all who knew him) passed away October 18, 2026 at his home with his wife Barbara at his side after battling incurable cancer. He was an accomplished and much sought-after trumpet player, actively performing until very recently.

Pat was born in Trenton, New Jersey to Elmer and Charlotte Stout on May 10, 1951. Pat and his brother Jeff grew up in Levittown, PA and Morrisville, PA.

After high school, Pat went to the Philadelphia Music Academy and then to Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Brothers Pat and Jeff played Carnegie Hall with Gary Burton and Mike Gibbs, the Brecker Brothers and others, then recorded "In the Public Interest" (1974) with them.

Pat then spent over a year in Bermuda in the House Band at the Princess Hotel (now Fairmont) in Hamilton, backing up many celebrities. Pat and Barbara met there and married in 1975. They had 51 years together filled with love, music, great food and enjoying many common interests.

Returning to Boston, Pat established himself as a freelance musician. He was a versatile player in jazz, classical, shows and general business.

Pat also taught after-school music lessons at the South Shore Conservatory in Hingham and Thayer Academy in Braintree, as well as at different middle and high schools. He also did house call lessons in and around the Boston area and South Shore for students of all ages.

In 1990, Pat founded Boston Festival Brass booking mixed brass units, multiple trumpets and Herald trumpets. Events included: Sail Boston '92-Tall Ships; Boston Mayor Menino's inauguration; fanfare for the King and Queen of Sweden; 'Hail to the Chief for President Clinton at the State House; Virgin Atlantic Airways Promo events; The National Park Service Evacuation Day ceremonies (starting in

1998) and Endicott College commencements (since 1997). Pat also booked jazz, swing and Dixieland ensembles.

Pat's favorite gig for 45 years was playing in Kenny Hadley's Modern Jazz Big Band.

In addition, Pat played musicals: the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, The Company Theater in Norwell and in other theaters around New England.

He worked at the South Shore Music Theater, Melody Tent and North Shore Music Theater. Some of the many he backed up included: Bob Hope; Bob Newhart; George Burns; Joan Rivers; Sammy Davis, Jr.; Carol Channing; Lena Horne; Aretha Franklin; The Temptations and Four Tops.

In 2011, the Massachusetts Association of Jazz Educators gave Pat a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to education and music.

Pat played many church services for weddings, funerals and Holiday services.

Pat was a member of the Boston Musicians' Association - American Federation of Musicians Local 9-535 for over 50 years.

Pat was so thankful for the doctors, nurses and staff at Beth Israel in Boston and Plymouth for all their care and help in his cancer fight.

Pat leaves his beloved wife Barbara of Duxbury, MA and his brother Jeff and his wife Debby of Marblehead, MA.

At Pat's own request there will be no service.