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MARGARET CASSIDY Obituary

MARGARET PATRICIA (SHELLY) CASSIDY, known to all as "Patsy," died peacefully Tuesday morning, September 29, 2015, at Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center in New Orleans. She was 88. The daughter of Harold Aloysius and Margaret D. (Collins) Shelly, she grew up in Philadelphia and attended Chestnut Hill College. A devout Catholic known for her deep spirituality and all-embracing hospitality, Patsy was the beloved wife for 34 years of the late Bernard James Cassidy who preceded her in death in 1984, and the proud mother of ten children: Barbara C. McKeever of Southport, North Carolina, Keiren C. (Ralph) Aucoin of River Ridge, Louisiana, Bernard James (Denise) of Seattle, Washington, Patrice C. (George) Prat of Missoula, Montana, Christopher of Washington, Roger Edmund of Oslo, Norway, Daniel Colman (Elizabeth Ann) of Spanish Springs, Nevada, Ann C. (Neil) Mechanic of Forestville, California, Margaret C. (Victor) Cesena of Seattle, Washington, and Paul Damien of Delray Beach, Florida. She was the cherished grandmother of Kevin McKeever, Ralph (Amanda), Remy, Patrick (Emily), Victoria, and Martin (Mary) Aucoin, Bernard, John Ryan, and Rose Cassidy, Margaret (Nathan) Huntwork, George Prat, Bernard (Jennifer) Prat, Madeleine (Sean) Turner, Annelise Prat, Christopher Cassidy (Marit) Svennevik, Elisabeth Cassidy Svennevik, Thomas Cassidy Svennevik, Hanh Nha (Thomas) Ruyter, Kevin (Linda) Cassidy, Maura, Colin, and Patrick Cassidy, Catherine Mechanic, Jonathan Cesena, Colman John and Riley Cassidy, and Bernard Olav Cassidy, who preceded her in death. Patsy treasured her great-grandchildren Ella and Celeste Aucoin, Julian and Simon Ruyter, Heidi Huntwork, Victor Cassidy, and Oskar Svennevik and she eagerly anticipated the arrival of two more great-grandchildren in the coming months. A Memorial Mass celebrating Patsy's life will be offered at the Chapel ofhttps://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/images/cleardot.gif Our Lady of Wisdom on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at two o'clock. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Philadelphia at a later date. The extended family wishes to thank the compassionate community of Our Lady of Wisdom for the loving care provided to Patsy. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center, 5600 General DeGaulle Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131 for the continued care of their residents is appreciated.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 1 to Oct. 2, 2015.

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Laurie Farrell Hieb

October 31, 2015

Sorry to hear about your Mom. She has left you with beautiful memories to treasure. God bless her.

Monica Catalan

October 8, 2015

My condolences to the Cassidy Family. It was a pleasure to have known Patsy. May you be comforted in your memories of her.

Taylor and Tricia Casey

October 4, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to the Cassidy and Prat families. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Peggy Suleski-Lcykanish

October 3, 2015

To the Cassidy family
So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. My deepest condolences God bless.

Marie Fleck

October 2, 2015

To the Cassidy family. I loved your mother dearly. She was very responsible for a lot of my spiritual growth and I will remember her in my prayers and she will always remain in a special part of my heart. Love You All
Marie & Deacon Henry Fleck

Maryann Hrichak

October 2, 2015

Dear Cassidy family, Patsy was such a joy to be around. I didn't see her often but when I did, she totally lifted my spirits and made me laugh. I know how much you all will miss her. Condolences to all of you.

October 2, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. 1 corinthians 15: 26.

William Aprill

October 2, 2015

My most sincere condolences to the entire Cassidy family on the loss of their gentle, wonderful Patsy.

Heather Boone (Wortz)

October 2, 2015

I will always cherish the last memory we shared; it was the greatest lunch date with you. You are forever in our hearts. I know you will continue to watch over all of us from above. May you rest in peace dear aunt Patsy.

Kenny Spellman

October 2, 2015

On behalf of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart Alumni Association and Brother Martin High School, I offer our prayers and condolences. The Brothers will say a Mass in her memory.

Kenny Spellman '84
Alumni Director

Colleen White-Cooney

October 2, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I knew of your mom through the Donnelly family and have met her several times when she was visiting here.

Bob Shelly

October 2, 2015

Rest in Peace Aunt Patsy, you will always be in our hearts.

Anne Marie de Bruyn Loevold

October 2, 2015

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Love Anne Marie

October 2, 2015

Sorry to hear of her passing. What a wonderful life she lived.
The Nolan family in Diamondhead, MS

June Robinson

October 2, 2015

Prayers to the Cassidy family. From my family to yours.

Susie Mc Cook-Kehoe

October 1, 2015

My sincerest condolences to the entire Cassidy family. Miss Pat was a truly delightful person, full of wit, joy, humor, with lots of love and laughter to give to all around... And there were many! Her proudest accomplishment was her family, her children, their spouses, her grandchildren, their spouses and great-grandchildren; Even greater was her love for Our Heavenly Father, His Son, Jesus Christ and His promises. May the Lord surround you all with the comfort of those promises and give you peace and solace at this time.
Always, Susie

October 1, 2015

Rest in Peace Dear Aunt Patsy....love you.

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