Patricia A. McCormack

Au Revoir, My EVIL TWIN! No one could ever say that you didn't live life to the maximum. But, you left too early by far. It never occurred to me that a younger sister would leave first. What a stunner. Especially when it's you my sister, the one person I could count on, the witness to each other's entire life. Losing a close sibling might even be more unsettling than losing a parent, because the one is so unexpected, the other assumed. Most upsetting: how does an only child lose both...

I am fortunate and enriched to have known Patti. Our memories will always be cherished. Try as hard as I might, my lawn, landscaping, and flowerbeds never looked as good as Patti's and Bill's when they lived across the street from me at 436 Alger St SE. I also had the pleasure of watching Paige grow from just a small little peanut into a beautiful person and a beautiful woman. My heart will always be warm and content knowing that my life is as blessed as possible with the wonderful...

To those friends and family members mourning the loss of Patricia I would like to share that after speaking to Patti shortly before she left us, I can say that amidst the weight of the great personal loss and sorrow that I carry within me, that there is also a slice of warm sunlight and joy, which has managed to nestle itself there as well - safely harbored - because I know that my dear sister was very happy and enjoying every day of her life here among us, in gratitude for all the beauty and...

May she Rest In Peace. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to her family.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief, and find comfort from knowing that God draws close to the broken-hearted.