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Patricia Carruthers Obituary
Besides her husband Robert, she was the loving mother of her children, Denise, Jeanine, Vernon and Darrell; the loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren; and also survived by three nieces.
Born in New York City, July 9, 1944, a daughter of the late Walter and J. Monica Bornn Buckbee, she had been a Wallingford resident for many years. Patricia was a teacher in the Wallingford School System for 28 years, was an attorney who dealt mainly in child advocacy and environmental law, she initiated the first nature's class at Pond Hill School in 1994, which became a model for many others, was a founding member of the Citizens of Our Vanishing Earth, a founding member of the Cytec Industries community advisory panel, a former member and chairwomen of the Wallingford Zoning Board of Appeals and had been a member of the Connecticut Prison Association.
Her family will receive all who wish to attend, in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main St., Ext., Wallingford, Friday, from 4 to 8 p.m. All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial in the Church of the Resurrection, Saturday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery in Wallingford. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory may be sent to Pond Hill School Library Fund, c/o Robert W. Carruthers, 37 Sawmill Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492. www.wallingfordfh.com
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James Dill, Jr.
February 23, 2008
We never get to know some people as well as we would like to. Patty was one of those people. As a cousin to Bobby, becoming adults and raising or own families separate us more. The few times we had been able to gather the families together, made all of us quite aware of ther devotion and love for each other. Patty will be greatly missed by us all.
All our simpathy and Love.
Jim Dill, Jr. and family
February 23, 2008
Bob,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
The Russo Family
sue bruce
February 22, 2008
I was fortunate to have shared ten years at Pond Hill with Pat, who offered support, advice, and oftentimes humor in the difficult circumstances that special education can be...I remember Pat's journey towards the law degree, and the example she set of intellectually striving to learn more, and more...Truly, an educator. Truly, a beautiful person. I share with others the grief of knowing time here is so fleeting. I will always think of Pat with tots at her feet, reading them beautiful nature stories in picture books.
Betty and Jeff Cheyne
February 22, 2008
We were so sorry to hear this very sad news. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your love for Patty was so evident as you cared for her. May the love of family and friends comfort you.
Angie Lenzzo
February 21, 2008
My heart goes out to her friends and family. She was such a wonderful person. Me and one of my sisters had her as a fifth grade teacher at Pond Hill elementary and she was such a kind sweet woman. RIP you are not forgotten <3
Anne Marie (Sanders) Berrios
February 21, 2008
Dear Bob, Pat was an upbeat, wonderful, caring individual who never failed to have a kind word or happy smile whenever we met. Cannot remember a time she wasn't our neighbor and will always remember her for the lovely person she was. My family is saddened by her loss and our hearts go out to you and your family. Keeping her (and you) in my prayers . . .
Joanne & Dennis Scott
February 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob's and Pat children. We cannot express what a wonderful person Pat was. We were friends when Pat passed her bar exam and she was so proud to accomplished this. We always stayed in contact at Xmas every year. She will always be remember as a special person and friend.
Roberta (Rizza) Piedmont
February 21, 2008
I remember Darrell from Lyman Hall. My heart goes out to you. My dad recently died of Alzheiimer's and I know how hard it is to lose a parent.
Nancy Heenie
February 21, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Joan & John carr
February 21, 2008
Dear Bob
At a time like this I think all we can do is remember our love for Patty and the love she had for you and her children and family. We pray for you and the family We know patty is in a better place
Joan, John, Tim & Liz carr
Regina Ventura
February 21, 2008
My thoughts go out to the whole family , she was a wonderful lady ! She was a great teacher , mother and friend .
noreen wilcox
February 20, 2008
My heart goes out to you and your
family. My boys were students of
Mrs. Carruthers and are now grown.
She will be missed by all.
Noreen Wilcox
John Sillasen
February 20, 2008
We loved you and Bob both, Pat. The two of you together were the picture of caring and sharing. Will miss camping near by at CSP and sharing views of the night skies through the telescopes.
Bob - we're here for you, for company or a shoulder. Will miss her, she was a very special lady.
John A. Sillasen
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