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Patricia Schaeffer Obituary
Schaeffer
Age 46, of Middletown, DE, passed away on February 26, 2011, at home surrounded by her loving husband and devoted brother.
Patricia was a corporation specialist with the State of Delaware. She was a member of the New Covenant Church. Patricia enjoyed, shopping, movies, music, fishing, crabbing and spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, William D. Schaeffer, III and her brother, Robert Bradshaw. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Eula Bradshaw.
Friends may call on Wednesday, March 2, form 6-7 pm, at the MCCRERY & HARRA FUNERAL HOME, 3710 Kirkwood Highway, Wilm., DE 19808 where service will begin at 7:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory for Pancreatic Cancer Research to the Helen Graham Cancer Center, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE. 19713. To send condolences visit:
www.mccreryandharra.com
302-478-2204
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Schaeffer
Cynthia Griffith
March 5, 2011
I can not begin to tell you what you meant to me. You were my dearest friend and confidant. I don't think you knew how many people you touched. You were the best person I knew. I have never known anyone like you and I don't think I ever will. But each and every day I am going to try to live my life dedicated to being more like you. You can never be replaced but I can try to be a better person. You will always be with me and I know you are up in heaven and in peace. Till the day we meet again I will love you forever.
Jill Whitehead
March 4, 2011
Patty (cupcake) - You use to tell the story of how we first met. You would tell everyone (Boy, I met this girl today and I have never met anyone like her before). My friend, that holds so true for me also. You are the sweetest, kindest most thoughtful person I have ever known. You are truly a precious gift from God and everyone who has had the pleasure to know you will forever be touched and inspired by you. I will be forever grateful to you - I know I am the person I am today becasuse of your presence in my life. I will continue to hear your (little voice) in the back of my head guiding me in the right direction. (Ha,Ha). I will miss you forever and carry you always, close in my heart.. Best friends Forever - Love and Miss You (oxoxo) Jill/Jilly) as you liked to call me....
Sandie Walls
March 2, 2011
Rest in peace Patty, until we meet again.
George Cannon
March 2, 2011
Trish - it was truly a privilege to be the cousin for such a caring and loving person. You will be missed. So much like your dad, it is comforting to know that you two are back together again.
Debbie Baker
March 1, 2011
Patty,
You were such a caring and loving person. You never had a bad thing to say about anybody. I am proud to call you a friend. I will cherish the card that I received from you last week to express your condolences to me for the passing of my mother. Heaven truely has a beautiful new angel. I will miss you my friend.
Donna (Chalfant) Roth
March 1, 2011
Patty, you will be so missed. Though we had grown apart, you were my very good friend from childhood. I miss the adventures we took with your mom and the other neighborhood kids. We still tell those stories. The apple orchard, the drive in, the racetrack, casino... :) I had just recently reconnected with you via FB. You had been in my prayers for your cancer. I wish the prayers could have done more. Rest in peace my friend.
Sandy Milton
March 1, 2011
Trish, we knew you had a special soul, an angel here on earth that has now truly earned her wings. You were a true blessing to our family, to your friends, and you will be missed!
Beverly Hearn
March 1, 2011
My cousin Patty (who I called Trish) was such a special person. She was kind and gentle and just loved everyone She truely was one of a kind. She was a blessing to have in our family. God lent her to us for 46 years and now has called her home. Billy and Rob - I am so sorry for your great loss. Trish would be so proud of both of you! Bev Hearn
Gregory L. Lane
March 1, 2011
To Bill and Robby, I extend my deepest condolences for your loss. So does my cousin Doug Penn (on my father's side of my family) sends his condolences as well.
To Bill, she was a wonderful wife. To Rob, she was a wonderful sister. To me, she was a wonderful cousin. Very fun-loving, a caring person, etc. Many of us have fond memories of her and those positive memories you hold on to. Just like her mom, Patti had a zest for life which followed her for all her days here. Who knows? Maybe she'll grace the heavens with that zest.
As the late Bob Hope once sung, "Thanks for the Memories."
Wendy F.
February 28, 2011
I knew Patty as a neighbor when we were kids in Klair Estates. She was a kind and gentle soul back then and we lost touch. I pray every one can find inner peace with her loss and fondly reflect upon the love, kindness and smiles that she shared with you.
Thomas Kalinowski
February 28, 2011
Goodbye, Patty.
February 28, 2011
Rob, Bill and all of Patty's family I am truly sorry to hear of Patty's passing. I am sorry I did not get to see Patty recently. Her memory will always be in my heart. All the memories from our childhood will be with me forever. God bless her and all of you while you go though this very hard time.
Terry Chalfant Emory, Klair Estates
Lori and Red Sheetz
February 28, 2011
We are truly sorry for your loss. Bill, I feel your sadness. Patty will live in your heart forever. I am only glad I had the opportunity to know her more Christmas Eve. She wore a smile well and had a great sense of humor. Lor i.
Bill, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY, Red and Lori
Rochelle Finfinger
February 28, 2011
Patty,
You are truly an inspiration to all of us who had the pleasure of knowing you. You have touched so many lives including mine. You are truly one of God's angels sent down to us to make this world a better place. You are such a special person, always putting other's needs before your own. We will miss you so much.
Barbaranne Hall
February 28, 2011
My sincerest condolences to your family for your loss. Patty was a friend from school days at Stanton. A loving, caring soul who will truly be missed by everyone who was honored to have Patty in their life. God Bless.
Vicki Benfield
February 28, 2011
I am truly sorry for your loss. As an old school mate of Patty's from our Stanton Jr. High days, I enjoyed getting to "know" her again thru facebook. I know that she will be missed by everyone she touched. She was a very special person...
Vicki Sherman Benfield
Melinda Damron-Poling
February 28, 2011
Patty, we had just reconnected and now you are gone. I'm going to so miss seeing your notes and e-mails, but I am so glad that you came to Columbus to see us. I'm also glad you aren't suffering. Keep an eye on Billy from above, he is so going to miss you. God Bless you! Love, your cousin Melinda
Ruth & Jim Burnham
February 28, 2011
We loved the kind & caring person portrayed here on earth & will forever carry your memory in our hearts. I wish I could have touched your hand & given you one last hug, we will all miss you so very much. Love you DeeDee & Jim
Gail Ascione
February 28, 2011
Patty,
To the most thoughtful person I know who put others before herself. Who always has a willing smile and always willing to help others you will be truley missed love Gail.
Gail Lanouette
February 28, 2011
Dear Patty, You were so courageous and your heart was open to God. It is God who enables us to smile in spite of tears, to carry on when you feel like giving in; and to pray when we are at a loss for words. He will lead you to where you need to be and you will reach all the wondrous things He has waiting for you.
jackie wehde
February 28, 2011
Patty,
I know your safe in the arms of Jesus and smiling down on us, but I will miss you everyday. I have a hole in my heart every single time I look at your desk..I am honored to have called you my friend.
Lorraine and Calvin Wylie
February 28, 2011
Trish, what a kind and caring person you were to serve as a model for us all. You had the spirt of an angel about you. You were just like your father, the kind, caring, and gentle giant he was who loved children and kept them mesmerized by his magic. You were two people we lost too early but you will stay in the hearts of all of us forever. Thank you for being who you were and having such an impact on us. We love you and will never forget you.
Mary Drummond
February 28, 2011
What touched me the most about Patty was her positive outlook. May you take comfort in knowing she is in heaven.
Marie Best
February 28, 2011
Patty you fought hard and brave, you were an inspiration to others, now God has wrapped you around his arms and you no longer have to deal with pain or suffering, God Bless your loving husband and brother for thye devotion they gave you and know you are no longer suffering.My Prayers go out to all who loved and knew you.
Marie & Keith Blest
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