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1940
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2023
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Patrick Stratton Obituary
Pat is survived by his loving siblings who supported him on his journey: John and Eileen Stratton, Anthony and Eileen Stratton, Philomena and Chris Dolan, Francis and Mary Stratton, Gerald and Nancy Stratton, Thomas and Helen Stretton, and Kathleen Stretton. He also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews.
Pat was the son of the late (Patrick) Joe and Celia (Gormley) Stretton. He was predeceased by his siblings: Maura and James McGuinness, Joseph Stratton, Anne Beirne, Phillip Stratton, Oliver and Bridget Stratton, nephew Joseph Stratton, and grandnephew Michael Torello.
Pat was a proud and dedicated New Haven Firefighter for 30 years. He spent most of his career in Westville while living in Hamden with his family. He also served honorably in the U.S. Army. Pat had a lifelong passion for Traditional Irish music. He was well known throughout Connecticut as one of the best Irish fiddle players. Pat was a gentle and kind man who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
A Visitation will be held this Wednesday, July 19 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Road, in Old Saybrook. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 20 th at 11:00 AM at St. Mark's Evangelist Church, 222 McVeagh Rd., Westbrook with Burial to follow in the Resurrection Cemetery, off Rte. 145 in Westbrook. To share a memory or express a condolence to the Stratton family, please visit: www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com
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Marion Maloney Aughnasheelin
July 27, 2023
Deepest sympathy to all Pakies family May he Rest in Peace
Bridie McNiff and family
July 23, 2023
My deepest sympathy to Bridget and all the Stratton family on the sad passing of Patrick may is gentle soul rest in peace.
Matt murtagh
July 22, 2023
Sincere sympathies sympathies to all the family on death of Patrick may he rest in peace. A lovely man who be missed by all who knew him. Sleep peacefully Patrick gone but not forgotten.
Emmett Doherty
July 20, 2023
To Auntie Bridie, Patrick and Andrew
We will all miss Pats quite charm. True gentleman.
Lots of love,
Emmett
David Bannerton
July 20, 2023
Dear Auntie Bridie, Patrick, Andrew & the Stratton family. My sincere condolences with the loss of Pat. He was a lovely man & I´m sure he´ll be missed by many. Wishing you could comfort at this sad time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of love, David (Bannerton)
Johnny Howard (Irish Accordion player)
July 20, 2023
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Stratton Family upon learning of Packie´s passing. He was a true gentleman and an amazingly talented musician. I always felt privileged to play alongside him with the New Haven Traditional Irish Musicians. May he rest in piece.
Edward Flynn Jr.
July 19, 2023
Had the honor of working with Pat as his Commanding Officer at the Westville Fire Station. He was very dedicated in all his assignments and his work efforts were second to none. May he rest in peace.
jane Beirne McGuire
July 19, 2023
Deepest sympathy to all the family. rest in peace.
Betsy & Brendan Cox
July 19, 2023
Our sincere sympathy Bridie, Patrick, Andrew and Leslie and all the Stratton family. Rip. Many fond memories.
Ron and Bernie Hekeler
July 19, 2023
Our sincere condolences on the death of Patrick. We hope you find healing knowing that he is being rewarded for his exemplary life.
Ursula and Richie Mooney
July 19, 2023
So sorry Bridie to hear of the passing of Pat. I only had the pleasure of meeting him on one occasion in Ireland when you were visiting Declan and Kay. I remember him as a very gentle man. We are all thinking of you
and your family today. From Ursula (Declan´s sister) and Richie Mooney, Naas, Co Kildare.
Lisa & Shawn Hemingway
July 18, 2023
Gerry and family, so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lisa & Shawn Hemingway
Ray Kelleher
July 18, 2023
Dear Aunt Bridie, Patrick, Andrew, Leslie, and children along with Aunt Helen & Tom and all the Stratton Family. We are so very sorry for your loss; Pat was one of the good ones and a true gentleman in every sense of the word.
We are thinking of you all at this time. Lots of Love, Ray, Teresa, Aoibhinn & Rian Kelleher, Clonakilty, West Cork, Ireland.
Chris Maynard
July 17, 2023
May he rest in peace with the Lord now. A Great man with a great family!
Eileen Hanlon tierney
July 17, 2023
Sorry to the Stratton family on your loss .R.I.P.
John Shepa
July 17, 2023
Rest in peace Pat, it was a pleasure and honor to know and work with you
Amy Worman
July 17, 2023
Dear Stratton family, I am so sorry for your loss. It was an honor and privilege to have met Mr. Stratton and spend time with his wife and him at Ryan's basketball games. Praying for peace and comfort for your family and you.
- Amy Worman
Joe Kelleher
July 17, 2023
Rest in Peace Pat, a kind and gentle soul. Treasured memories of time spent in your company, always enjoyable. You will be sadly missed by all who knew you.
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