Patricia K. Gavin

My Little Mom,
It's been more than a few days and I still can't believe it. Any minute, you're going to call and say, "Mol, did you finish your thank you notes yet?" No. I haven't. Looking through some old college stuff, I found the notes you hid in my drawers and books. "Hope you are smiling and having a ball...always remember how much I love you" If I could, I would write little notes for you to find, too. They would say pretty much the same thing. I hope you have better luck with...

Patty, You were such fun! We never did get to do our march down Western. The times I was in your company were just extraordinary and such great laughs. I feel we are bonded through Nancy, Rosemary Blyth and by the fact we were both 1st grade teachers. May God hold you in the hollow of His hand until we meet again. Love, Mary Lu

Patty’s death has touched me very deeply, though I have not seen her in years. We played together as young children, spending time at each other’s homes. Among the treasured objects I recall from my childhood are the aluminum boxes her Dad brought home from work for us (perfect for crayons, I think). We lived a block apart, went through Christ the King together, and, ironically, she died just a few miles from where I live now. I am struck with how brief our lives really are and how each...

My sister is now safely in heaven. Thinking about all that has been said about her two things certainly stand out. First, in every picture taken of her she is smiling. Second, when things had to get done and there was conflicting ways to handle them Patty with her smiling spirit just like a little kid would say I know why don’t we do this.... wouldn’t that be fun, do you wanna. And it would be done. No argument, no challenge just like magic things would happen.

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I owe Patty and Tom so much. They helped finance my college education with all of the babysitting I did on Oakley. In my youth, I was so impressed by the number of friends and variety of outings that they were invited to. It was obvious at the wake and funeral that their friendships have only become more plentiful with time. What a beautiful tribute to Patty and her great family. Patty touched my life in a very special way and I will be eternally grateful. May God bless her and her family.

The Christ the King 40th Reunion of the Class of 1959 was a celebration enjoyed by all. Patty was happy, laughing, dancing, talking, eating, singing and her enthusiasm was contagious. The forty years seem to melt away and we were all young again. The large number of people that attended her wake was a tribute to a person who brought joy and laughter into the lives of so many others. My prayers will be said for Patty and her wonderful family that she loved so much.

When I heard of Patty's death, all the time that has lapsed since our days at Christ the King and Longwood disappeared. I was back at an overnight at the Voris home, at a volley ball game at CK, at the many girl scout activities we shared together, and at four years FULL of great times at AOL. I recall Mr.and Mrs. George Voris like it was yesterday (who could forget the George Voris eyebrows!), welcoming all Patty's friends and making us part of the lively and fun Voris family. I'm sure that...

To know Patty Gavin was to love her. She had charisma and a caring attitude that everyone knew and loved her for. Her spirit will always be with the Gavin and Voris family and all her wonderful friends.It was an honor to be her sister-in-law.Our love, thoughts and prayers go to Tom, Morgan,and Molly and Carolyn and all the Gavin family.

Aunt Patty, We will always love you.We are lucky to have spent time with you recently, as usual time that was too short.We trust that you are at the side of the lord to teach his children and direct the party.
As a lesson to us all we should celebrate life and live it to its' fullest as you always did.

Our love and our sympathy to Tom,Carolyn,John,Molly,Morgan and all of your extended familes.

All of our lives are better to have lived them with...