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Patricia Cornell Obituary

WOODFORD -- Patricia Ann Cornell, 52, a resident of Route 9 in Woodford, died unexpectedly Monday, April 30, 2007, at her residence.

She was born in Bennington on Jan.19, 1955. She was the daughter of Ray and Pat (Hogan) Farnum. Pat received her education in Bennington and was a 1973 graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School. She later attended Southern Vermont College where she attended and graduated from the nursing program as an R.N.

Pat was first married to Charles Bevis. Mr. Bevis died in 1979. She later married Donald E. Cornell on June 19, 1982.

Over the years Pat had worked at several area nursing homes and hospitals including the Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center, Weston Hadden, the Vermont Veterans Home, Sweet Brook Nursing Home in Williamstown, Mass., Saint Peters Hospital in Albany, N.Y., and more recently on 2 East at The Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.

Pat was a former member of the Bennington Rescue Squad. Her family and grandchildren were her main interest.

Survivors include her husband Donald E. Cornell of Bennington; a son Jason C. Bevis and his wife, Devin, of Hoosick Falls, N.Y.; a daughter Mindy Dame and her husband, Kyle, of Bennington; three step children, Kelly Stuart and her husband, Willard, of Bennington, Daniel Cornell and his wife, Kaitlin, of North Adams, Mass., and David Cornell and his wife, Melissa, of North Port, Fla.; her parents, Ray and Pat Farnum of Bennington; a brother Steven and Deborah Farnum of New Port Richie, Fla; a sister Karen Tienken and her husband, Joseph, of Bennington; two grandchildren, Dawson and Carter Bevis of Hoosick Falls, N.Y.; three step-grandchildren, Jacob and Sarah Stuart, of Bennington and Olivia Cornell of North Port, Fa.; nieces and nephews including Derrick Tienken and his wife, Shannon, of Bennington, Nicole Jacques and Chris Farnum of Clifton Park, N.Y., and Leslie Johnson of Spring Hill, Fla.; her Godmother Mary Francis Main of Bloomfield, Conn.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

The funeral will be held from the Mahar & Son Funeral Home on Friday, May 4, 2007, at 9:30 a.m. with a prayer and then from Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church at 10 a.m. where the Mass of Resurrection will be offered.

The burial will take place in the family lot in Park Lawn Cemetery in Bennington.

Friends may call at the Mahar & Son Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. when the family will be in attendance.

If friends desire, contributions in memory of Patricia Ann Cornell may be made to one’s favorite charity, the Hoosick Falls Youth Soccer Program, The Catamount Youth Wrestling Program or to the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center unit 2 East through the office of the Mahar & Son Funeral Home 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201.

Published by Bennington Banner on May 2, 2007.
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Sorry for your loss, she was a great person/ babysitter.
We would have been there if we had known about it we just found out again sorry for your loss.
Shawn and Peggy Herrmann

Peggy and Shawn Herrmann

May 22, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to you I havent seen pat in years, But I went to school with her.

Tammy Dwyer Tanguay

Tammy Dwyer Tanguay

May 10, 2007

Jason
Im so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brandi (Stemp) Dayhaw

May 7, 2007

Mindy and Family,
Pat was a ray of sunshine to all of the patients she cared for. I very much enjoyed working with her as she was always full of energy and willing to help when needed. She will always be in our memories. Take care.

Andy Wilkinson and family

May 6, 2007

I knew Patty in school at Mt. Anthony and haven't seen her in years. She was a great person and she will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss. I have never met any of her children but if you are anything like Patty, you have turned out great. My thoughts are with you. If there is anything I can do, let me know.

Cindy (Burgess) Thomas

May 6, 2007

To the WHOLE family, Stan & I send our thoughts and prayers to each and every one of you. As you you can see by ALL the writings Patty was highly respected in this community and well as loved along with ALL of her family.

Stan & Janet Livingston

May 4, 2007

Karen,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister Pat. You and you family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Quinn's
Jenn,Matt,Alex&Zachary

Jennifer Quinn

May 3, 2007

Mindy, Kelly, and all of Pat's family,
I am so sorry for your loss. She was an angel on earth, and is now an angel in heaven at His side, watching over us all. I'll never forget Pat's sweet voice, and that contageous giggle. Working with her on East was an honor, and a pleasure. God's speed to you all.

Alicia Emaish

May 3, 2007

Mindy & family,Although I did not know your Mom personally,I was saddened to read and hear of your loss.From what I have heard & seen it is evident that you have her nursing talent and she will always be present through you.My heart goes out to you in your loss;may you find comfort in your memories and in the caring of all those who love you.Fondly,Brenda Holland

Brenda Holland

May 3, 2007

Karen,

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. These events are always the most difficult and only time can help heal your pain. May you find comfort in holding on to all the fond memories you have deep in your heart.

In deepest sympathy,
Morse Family

Scott & Wendy Morse

May 3, 2007

Mindy,
Your mother was a great nurse - someone I could always lean on and you are everybody's best friend. In hearing this news you are at the very forefront of my thoughts and prayers.

Jason Schultz

May 3, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

sandra wilder

May 3, 2007

Mindy and Jason,

I will remember most about your mom is her smile and always calling everyone "hon" or "honey".

She will always be watching down on you.

Nicole Stemp

May 2, 2007

Patty and I hung out quite a bit while in high school. She was a great friend and we had a lot of fun. I have many fond memories of her and will treasure them.

Naomi Jones Corey

May 2, 2007

Pat was a wonderful person and a great Nurse. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Cindy

Cindy Murray

May 2, 2007

Sorry for the Lost
Kimberly Oberhelman
Formanally of
23 Bickford Hollow rd.
Woodford

Kimberly George

May 2, 2007

To the Family , I went to school with Patty. My prayers are with all of you. And I'm sure Patty is rejocing in God sweet precious arms. And she will be praying for us who are still at our journey, until we meet again.

Trina (Johnson) Lampron

May 2, 2007

Jason, Mindy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You're all in my thoughts through this difficult time.

Lisa (Prouty) Hawthorne

May 2, 2007

Dan and Family,

I am sorry for your lost. You are all in my thoughts.

t n

May 2, 2007

Pat,Ray,Mindy and Jason
What a sad , sad time. I will fondly remember our cruise last year Mindy. I will also keep in my thoughts the many years at CHP watching you and Jason grow up.
Cathy

Cathy Allen

May 2, 2007

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Farnum,
I rember Patty so well from school. She was truly a lovely person. Always so friendly and kind. My deepest sympathies to you. Patty will be missed.

Patty Carpenter Bolduc

May 2, 2007

Pat was a wonderful nurse and such a caring person. Working with Pat on 2-east was such a pleasure. She will be greatly missed.

Megan Beattie-Cassan

May 2, 2007

Jason & Mindy,

I'm so sorry that this has happened to you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom was a lot of fun to work with and we will all miss her dearly.

Kara Leonetti

May 2, 2007

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Pat was a wonderful person & will be missed by many who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Ed & Shane Provost

May 2, 2007

Mindy and family, I am so sorry. I am at a loss for words, except that Pat was a wonderful person. Anyone that knew her was blessed. I hope you find comfort in the good memories and the truth that Pat was an exceptional woman.

Cathy Tatro

May 2, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this time of sadness and sarrow.

Shawn, Becky, Damian, Brinkley & Brianna Legacy

May 2, 2007

Pat will be dearly missed, we shared many good times working together on 2 east,she was wonderful nurse, caring and helpful to her patients and coworkers. To all her family, you are in my heart and prayers.

Melanie Katz

May 2, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Patty was such a nice caring person. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Laura Jones

May 2, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gretchen Yonconish

May 2, 2007

Steve,Deb,Ray,Pat and Family
So sorry to hear the loss of your loved one my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Autumn

Autumn Hammond

May 2, 2007

JASON AND MINDY;I AM SO SADDENED BY YOUR MOMS` DEATH.SHE WAS A GREAT WOMAN AND A GOOD FRIEND THAT WAS ALWAYS SO CARING.MAY GOD HELP YOU FIND PEACE IN HER PASSING.LOVE;ANNETTE SAUSVILLE(NATHAN AND PHILLIPS` MOM)

ANNETTE SAUSVILLE

May 2, 2007

To Pat, Ray & Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Patty was a sweetheart. Pat & Patty used to babysit for my daughter Krystle. She loved both of you, and I know she will miss Patty.

No person is ever truly alone. Those who live no more, Whom we loved, Echo still within our thoughts, Our words & our hearts.

RJ, Melinda & Krystle Vosburgh

May 2, 2007

Pat was a wonderful person and an excellent nurse. She will be greatly missed and always in my heart!

Mary Copeland

May 2, 2007

Mindy, Kelly and the entire family,

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you all. May God keep you all close to him during this most difficult time. I am here for you for anything you may need.

Love to you all,
Tammy

Tammy Bovey

May 2, 2007

I offer my deepest sympathy to the family of Pat. She and I worked together at several area nursing homes. I always found her very compassionate and always had a smile for her patients

Joan Reddan

May 2, 2007

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