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THERESA PATTERSON Obituary

THERESA (HATIN) PATTERSON - WINOOSKI - Theresa (Hatin) Patterson, 83, of Winooski, formerly of Apopka, Fla., went to her eternal rest on Monday, Sept. 2, 2013, with her family by her side. Theresa was born May 27, 1930, the daughter of Eugene J. and Laura (Audette) Hatin. She attended St. Louis Convent in Winooski and dedicated 25 years of her life to the Sisters of St. Martha, cooking for priests and seminarians. She later moved to Florida where she met her husband, Artis Patterson. After the death of her husband, Theresa moved back to Vermont to be with her family. Theresa is survived by her sisters, Beatrice Hatin, (her caregiver), and Gloria and her husband, Roland Brosseau, of South Burlington; sisters-in-law, Janet Hatin of Colchester, and Janet Hatin of South Burlington; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and stepson-in-law, Allan Riechert. She was predeceased by her husband, Artis; her parents, Eugene and Laura Hatin; stepdaughter, Gwen Riechert; sister, Jeannette Hatin; four brothers, Clement and his wife, Helen, Reginald and his wife, Rose-Marie, Eugene "Joe," and Norman. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Our Lady of Providence, Dr. Karen Sokol and all the staff at Bayada for the good care they gave to Theresa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Providence Chapel, 47 West Spring St., Winooski. Interment will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. Arrangements are with the LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main St. in Winooski. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Our Lady of Providence Activities Fund, c/o of Bea Hatin, 47 West Spring St., Winooski, VT 05404.

Published by The Burlington Free Press on Sep. 5, 2013.
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Dear Bea,
My sincere condolences to you and family. Theresa was my step mother-in-law, and was such a wonderful person. I was very glad to have seen her in June of 2012 when I visited. Thanks for being her wonderful caregiver!

Allan Reichert

September 21, 2013

Dear Bea & Gloria
Please accept our sympathy in the loss of your sister

Roger & Elisa Hatin

September 6, 2013

Dear Bea,

I am so very sorry to hear about your sister passing away. It is always so hard to loose a sibling. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you. I miss you so very much. She is resting and with Mom & Dad and her husband. Take care!

Stacey Gebo (Millette)

September 6, 2013

Dear Bea-
I am so sorry to hear about your sister. She sounded like a wonderful person and you are a very caring individual. My condolences to you and you and your family.

Claire Shepard Couture

September 6, 2013

DEAR BEA, LYNN AND THE HATIN AND PATTERSON FAMILIES,

I AM SO SORRY AND SAD ABOUT THERESA'S PASSING. I SHALL MISS HER SO MUCH- ESPECIALLY THE FUN WE HAD WEDNESDAYS PLAYING BINGO! THERESA WAS SO EASY TO MAKE LAUGH.
MARION KENNEDY

September 5, 2013

Dear Beatrice and Gloria,

Please accept our deepest sympathy. Her life of devotion to the Lord is now her great reward.

Phyllis King and Cecile Tourville

September 5, 2013

Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers go out to the Hatin and Patterson families at this time of deepest sorrow. She will always be remembered lovingly.

David and Ann Sminkey

September 5, 2013

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