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Sal & Les Saglibene posted a condolence
Being out of state for the last month, Sal and I extend lots of prayers to you all in Mary's passing in January. Will be in touch when we get back. God bless you all.</b></font><br><br>
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Lynna Hastings posted a condolence
Mary was a beautiful person and a wonderful friend. She was truly a cherished blessing and everyone she touched will miss her deeply.
Never lose sight of love,
Lynna (lyndee)</b></font><br><br>
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Sylvie, in France posted a condolence
Marypat was a sweet person, we had met on a Lyme disease internet board, and she has sent me nice thoughts and support for years, she was like a sunshine in my email box, from over the Atlantic ocean. I will miss her much.
All my sympathy goes to her family, with my thanks to have shared her with us Lymies.
Rest in peace, Marypat.</b></font><br><br>
Jill Cuozzo Acevedo posted a condolence
I just wanted to send my deepest sympythy to you Norman and your entire family.. I remember many of good times growing up and spending time with the children and now have 3 of my own...God Bless you and all our love is sent to you ...Love the Acevedo family.....</b></font><br><br>
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Jennifer Jackson-Romagnino posted a condolence
You will be missed dearly! I love you!</b></font><br><br>
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Angela and Lou Bachmann posted a condolence
What a beautiful lady Mary was with the kindest and most gentle heart a person could have. Norman, we know how very much you'll miss her. We'll keep you and the family in our prayers and ask that God give you strength especially at this time. God bless you all. And to you, Mary...we were so very blessed to have known you.
Our love,
Angela and Lou</b></font><br><br>
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Kathy in Maine posted a condolence
I met Mary on line back in April 2001. I am not sure exactly how she found me, but I will be forever grateful that God put us together. We forged an on line relationship the likes of which I have never known. We were both Registered Nurses. Both disabled. Both with cancer. Both close in age. Mary and I were on line near daily until mid November 2005. She was always there. Mary included me in all her e-mails of family photos. I felt a real part of her family. My only regret is that I never met Mary. But, I know that I always knew her. And I will never forget her. She will forever be with me. I have saved so many of her e-mails since April 2001. She was most definitely the wind beneath my wings. "We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. Infinite love is the only TRUTH. Everything else is an illusion". Embrace Your Vision, Kathy Eldrid, R.N. in Maine</b></font><br><br>
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gina monzo cannizzaro posted a condolence
marybeth and family, im so sorry for your loss its really hard to lose someone special just remember shes always watching over you- our deepest sympathy -the cannizzaro family</b></font><br><br>
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Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cuozzo posted a condolence
When I met Mary 41 years ago ,her smile and sweetness came through so genuinely that I could not help but love her immediately .Her soft spoken voice almost calmed one even in the most stressful conditions . Her charm was very infectious . She was like a beautiful little china doll when I met her ,and so full of wonderful expectations in her life, which she indeed made come true.
To be in her company at any time was a true blessing to me ,because she was how we would imagine we would want to be ourselves.
I always felt like she was like a beautiful Rose in the making .
We will miss her smile ,and her giggling , which she always had , even when things were not at their best .
She will remain always in our hearts and thoughts ,and will be sadly missed and never forgotten .
She was indeed a Candle in the Wind !
She will be the light in everyone's heart and mind . She has touched my life forever , and I never considered her just a friend , but also like the best sister anyone could have ordered from the heavens above .Who could ask for more than that in life ?
She will be remembered always and forever .
With love and adoration .
Joanne and Joe Cuozzo</b></font><br><br>
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Kevin, Sue, Kyle and Katlynn Kelly posted a condolence
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Mary may be gone but not forgotten she is in each one of you. Let her light shine thru you to share with us all her goodness.</b></font><br><br>
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Kelly and Jimmy Booth posted a condolence
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.</b></font><br><br>
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mark chrzanowski posted a condolence
Marybeth, even though I only met your mom once,I can definately say that her grace, charm, and beauty were passed on to you.The following words will more than likely make you cry-but they are very beautiful and helped me with my mom's passing..... A mother is more than a memory.She is a living presence.Your Mother is always with you.She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street,she's the smell of certain foods you remember,flowers you pick,and perfume that she wore;she's the cool hand on your brow when you're not feeling well,she's the breath in the air on a cold winter's day.She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep,the colors of a rainbow,she is your birthday morning.Your mother lives inside your laughter.And she's crystallized in every teardrop.A mother shows every emotion...happiness,sadness,fear,jealousy,love,hate,anger,helplessness,excitement,joy,sorrow...and all the while hoping and praying you will only know the good feelings in life.She's the place you come from,your first home,and she's the map you follow with every step you take.She's your first love,your first friend,even your first enemy,but nothing on earth can separate you.Not time,not space...not even death...</b></font><br><br>
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nancy posted a condolence
From Greg and Nancy, . The Patten family will be in our thoughts and prayers.</b></font><br><br>
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Colleen Smith posted a condolence
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss. May Mary rest in peace.</b></font><br><br>
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Dr Pina Picarelli posted a condolence
Mary was a special person, who gave from her heart. She is in a special place now free from disease and pain. The lives she touched will always remember her fondly. She is smiling down on all of us now, peaceful and content.</b></font><br><br>
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Ray and Lorraine posted a condolence
May your mom's love always live in your hearts. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest sympathy.</b></font><br><br>
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Paul and Barbara posted a condolence
Though friends for some time, we became family through our children's marriage. We will always remember Mary enjoying all the family parties and gatherings. And though she will no longer be with us physically, she will always be with us spiritually. We'll miss Mary, but her suffering is over and she's now at peace and in our hearts forever.</b></font><br><br>
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David Jost posted a condolence
My family and I are forever grateful for the help and compassion that you showed for our father during his long goodbye. Because of your help his last years were filled with great dignity. May your family be comforted in this time of sorrow knowing that as you left them, and reached up to see the face of God all of the pain and suffering were over. And now the reward for a life lived in Gods faith is yours.</b></font><br><br>
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Lisa and Kim posted a condolence
You are a very special person and will always be in our hearts. Your love will live on in your wonderful children and grandchildren. Now you can watch over all of them. We love you and we'll miss you.</b></font><br><br>
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Ev posted a condolence
To my favorite sister-in-law - You will truly be in my thoughts and prayers forever. Thank you for helping me to be a better person. Your life will go on through your loving family. Fondly, Ev</b></font><br><br>
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Carrabbas Bensalem Management Team posted a condolence
To the patten family our hearts and prays go out to everyone in the family. She was a tremendous woman, and a loving mother. Although she can't be with us, she is in a peaceful place, filled with love.</b></font><br><br>
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Bonnie Durkin (Dvision Video) posted a condolence
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. How fortunate you were to have her dance at your wedding. I can visualize the absolute joy on her face throughtout the day. Those wonderful memories make times like these a little bit bearable.</b></font><br><br>
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Tina Zador posted a condolence
Dear Norman and Family,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tina, Joe and Vincent</b></font><br><br>
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Dana Smith Pratt posted a condolence
Our condolences to the Patten family...from Cousin Dana -- on Katy's family (Clark branch)side.
Dana and Bill Pratt</b></font><br><br>
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Melanie & Sam Pellegrino posted a condolence
Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time. I lost my mother only a few months ago. It is never an easy thing.
Know that she is at peace now and watching over you.</b></font><br><br>
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Millie posted a condolence
Dear Mary,
I never really had the pleasure of knowing you first hand but I've always heard wonderful things about you and I'm certain you'll be headed to heaven. Could you do me a favor and give my mom and dad a hug when you arrive. Thanks
God Bless.</b></font><br><br>
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Mitchell Voron posted a condolence
During the few times I meet Mary it was obvious that she was proud of her family and that she had an inner strength that not many have. Your time of grief will turn to a time pleasant memories and knowing she is in God's hands.
My deepest respect,
mitchell Voron</b></font><br><br>
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Tincup posted a condolence
I will never forget MaryPat and all she did to help so many people struggling with Lyme disease. She was a wonderful, kind hearted lady... and she was my friend. I will miss her dearly.
Love to MaryPat's family and friends. You are in my prayers.
Tincup
MaryPat was a fighter and she was not afraid to tell it like it is. Here is an excerpt from an article where she was interviewed.
Lyme Disease. . .A Growing Concern
by Mary ("Kerry") Kineavy R.N.
"Mary, a 53-year-old mother of six and grandmother of ten from New Jersey, who has
been happily married for thirty-five years, had been working as a Registered Nurse for twenty-one years when Lyme disease forced her into early retirement in 1998.
She said she was bitten by a tick at a petting zoo in 1989. Within three days she
developed fever, swollen glands, headache, ear pain and light sensitivity. Within two weeks she developed knee pain and swelling. She was concerned about Lyme disease because she had removed a tick and became ill shortly after. She expressed these concerns to her doctor, one that she had been seeing for twenty years. His response still upsets her to this day. "He said, you nurses are all alike. Lyme disease is a yuppie disease.
Everyone’s making a big deal out of it," Mary said. He refused to help her and dismissed her as having the flu. She went months without treatment and continued to develop more
symptoms. At one point, the right side of her body was weakened and she developed
facial paralysis. She was thought to have MS but then tested positive for Lyme disease.
She was treated with a two-week course of antibiotics and sent on her way. Two years after her tick bite, an evaluation showed she had mild to moderate brain damage, a finding that upset her, considering she had been on the Dean's List when she graduated from college.
Years passed. New symptoms were given other diagnoses' like CFIDS, fibromyalgia,
Bannwarth syndrome, tendonitis, severe degenerative bone disease and memory loss. Her
health continued to decline. The cause? Inadequately treated Lyme disease. She had seen
a doctor for the tick bite that changed the course of her life two weeks after it happened.
It was a doctor she saw nine years later who would help her. Her story is all too common.
"I could not walk. I could not work," she said. She eventually found her way to
Dr.Burrascano. He treated her for three years with oral or I.V. antibiotics." It was the only
thing that made me feel better," she said. Her insurance company refused to pay for the
treatment even though she got better. How does she feel about her doctor?" He’s a good man. He’s very dedicated to his patients. I feel the truth will win," she said. She added," I
think they (doctors who disagree with Dr.Burrascano) are jealous of him. They have clout; they love money and drug companies. They’re dipping into a couple of different
pots."
Thank you MaryPat.</b></font><br><br>
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Norman posted a condolence
Grandma I will miss you and I know you are in a better place and not suffering any more. You showed me to never give up and there will allways be a place for you in my heart because I don't want to forget you. We all don't want to forget you. I wish I had more time to spend with you. And i'll think of you every day. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. Thank you for waching over me.</b></font><br><br>
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Marianne Pavie posted a condolence
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Mary Patten. I work at the school that son Norman and daughter-in-law Katy's children attend. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers!
Sincerely,
Marianne Pavie
Holland Elementary School
Holland, Pa.</b></font><br><br>
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The McMillen Family posted a condolence
Those we love are never really lost to us--
we feel them in so many special ways--
through family they always cared about
and dreams they left behind,
in beauty that they added to our days...
in words of wisdom we still carry with us
and memories that never will be gone...
Those we love
are never really lost to us--
for everywhere their special love lives on.</b></font><br><br>
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Angela posted a condolence
Grammy, I'm sorry that You left us, but I'm happy that your in a better place.
I Love You...</b></font><br><br>
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Anthony posted a condolence
Grandma, I'll help Aunt Nat-Nat take care of Goldie and you take care of my bunny.
I Love You Grandma!</b></font><br><br>
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Brittany posted a condolence
Grandma, I Will Miss You Always. I will keep You in My heart forever</b></font><br><br>
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Andie posted a condolence
Grammy, I Love You and Miss You, My note will be entombed with you Forever.</b></font><br><br>
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Matt posted a condolence
Grandma, I Love You.
I will keep You in my heart Forever. It means alot to me to serve at your funeral mass.</b></font><br><br>
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Natalie posted a condolence
I Love You and Miss You Already, I'll take care of Big Norm and Goldie...
You'll Always Be in My Heart...</b></font><br><br>
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Karen Malett posted a condolence
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Know now that God is taking good care of her.</b></font><br><br>
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Mike&Judy Maletta posted a condolence
Sincere sympathy from both of us. May beautiful memories give you strength in these difficult hours.Love,Mike&Judy</b></font><br><br>
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The Cooke Family posted a condolence
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May she rest in peace.</b></font><br><br>
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