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Patricia Bursell Obituary

Patricia D. Hackett Bursell age 70, an 11-year resident of SaddleBrooke, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2011. She is survived by Gordon Hackett, Jr., her husband of 31 years; five stepchildren; two sisters, Sandra (Roger) March and Mildred Steinhauer of St. John's, Newfoundland; nieces, nephews, and friends. Patricia was born in Topsail, Newfoundland. She taught school in Labrador and then became a flight attendant for Eastern Provincial Airlines. We love you, Patricia, and we are going to miss you. A Memorial Service will be held in Newfoundland. Donations may be made to the University of Arizona Cancer Center and the Humane Society. Arrangements entrusted to DESERT SUNSET- Catalina 520-818-0038.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 10, 2011.

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Susan Gerraughty

March 22, 2011

I will never forget you. I will truly miss our phone conversations and your lovely letters. Rest in peace.

Susan, Swansea Ma.

M MacDonald

March 18, 2011

You will never be forgotten. My life is richer for having known you.

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