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for Patricia Wilhelm
Nancy Mule'
August 25, 2008
Dear Jim, Carrie, Lisa & all the extended Diggins family,
Thinking of Pat along with all of you with warm remembrance of her today on her birthday. Not a day goes by @ work that some fond memory is not recalled. With loving thoughts and prayers to each of you as you celebrate your sweetest memories. She lives on in the hearts of so many....& will be forever missed.
Diane Pace
August 24, 2008
Happy Birthday in Heaven Pat,
Thinking of you today and everyday the words are hard to find, you are truely missed. Rest easy, knowing that you laid a foundation of love and strength for your family and friends. Memories of your love, strength and endless humor form a bond forever.
Michele collins
July 1, 2008
Jim, Carrie and Lisa,
Putting into words how much I miss Pat has been difficult for me- Pat would have known this. There are so many moments that are connected with her, so each day there are new thoughts. This is how someone remains with us forever, by being a part of each day and in the things we do. Hard as that is, I am grateful for the wonderful memories, and that I was part of her life. With love and sadness, Michele
Anne Haffa
June 6, 2008
Jim, Carrie, and Lisa,
Almost everyday I think of Pat in some way. Whether it be a picture, a restaurant we ate at or something that just reminds me of a memory we had. Pat was a wonderful person with a great personality. In the 24 years I knew Pat, we had some wonderful times. I miss her very much as I know you do as well. A comforting thought is that we know someone as wonderful as Pat is sharing in the peaceful glory of heaven.
Polly Ortiz
January 1, 2008
Jim, Carrie and Lisa,
It has taken awhile to write this to you. I wish I was a wise person and knew the perfect words to say. Pat was the first person to welcome me to CHOB some 28 years ago. We became fast ,close friends almost immediately. I always marveled at how good she was playing softball and gosh- could she slide into 2nd base! Jim- she was so happy to get married to you- and was determined to make your first apartment a home to you both. I'll never forget her French Onion Soup and her Chicken and Cheese casserole! Then to the Harlem Rd. House . I remember one dinner at the Harlem Road house particularly, when your Mom told me that my boyfriend was the man I would marry. What fun and love we shared! Then came the Babies!! If anyone gave meaning to the phrase DEVOTED MOM -it was Pat! She was so proud of you both , and always let us know what you were doing /or playing. Even if we didn't talk or see each other often- she was always in my heart and when we got together- it was as if we never left off! Pat always talked so lovingly about you Jim , Carrie and Lisa that I knew she was truly happy and blessed in her life. This is so hard to write. But just yesterday I realized that she must be peaceful, and maybe putting together a good roster with my Dad for one heck of a softball game in heaven! She will be in my thoughts and I will love her always! I was very overwhelmed by the love, kindness and devotion that Pat received, and it was given so freely and by so many! You must be so amazed. But she was like that -she had Everyday Grace and blessed all that she knew with it.
Always,
Polly(Plewniak )Ortiz
Lakeland, Florida
Lisa Harris
December 19, 2007
Jim,Carrie, and Lisa
just want you to know how sorry I'am for your loss. Pat was more then a boss to me, she was a great friend. She was so proud of the girls. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers. And I know she is watching over all of us.She will be greatly missed. Lisa Harris
A PIC OF PAT FROM HER SURPRISE 50th. B
Jay Diggins
December 16, 2007
PAT,
YOU'RE THE BEST, AND SO GREATLY MISSED. ENJOY YOUR FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN. WE HOPE TO JOIN YOU THERE SOMEDAY.
Dad
Steve Lingle
November 14, 2007
Jim, Carrie, & Lisa,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this difficult time. You can find comfort in knowing that Pat was loved and cared for by so many. She truly was a wonderful person.
Laurie Barrick
November 13, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Todd Sweeney
November 13, 2007
Carrie, You and your family will be kept in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy & Andrea Dudziak
November 12, 2007
Jim, Carrie & Lisa,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Pat was always alot of fun to work with in Youth Theatre and at soccer games. Our prayers are with you.
Eileen Connors
November 12, 2007
Jim,Carrie and Lisa, We are so sorry to hear about Pat. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan, Eileen and Colleen Connors
mildred schwattzmeyer
November 11, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear about Pat's death,I just found out today at Church-My deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you...
nellie moran
November 11, 2007
To the Wilhelm - Diggins Families
I didn't know that Patty had passed until Saturday. I'm sorry to have missed the opportunity to say goodbye and to express to you, in person, my deepest sympathy for your enormous loss. I knew Patty from Trocaire, and occassionally saw her at Irish functions or at the Tara Shoppe. It was always a pleasure to talk with her and to be in her company. I know that Patty achieved many important goals in her life, both professionally and personally, but in the end, perhaps it is simply the fact that the joy and enthusiasm she brought to life and shared with any of those she met; her concern and generosity and kindness that serve as the anchor of our memories of her and her legacy to those she loved and who loved her. We are all of us lessened by her loss, most of all those who now will never get the opportunity to know her.I pray that you are strengthened by the memory of her courage and strength and humor; that you are comforted by her love, and know that she is never farther from you than your own heart. prayer and memory.
Slainthe,
Nellie Moran
Rick, Terri. Tanis and Travis Merriman
November 10, 2007
Dear Jim, Carrie, Lisa and all the Family,
We are very priveledged to have had Pat as a friend. We met years ago on a camping trip to Evangola State Park and have always stayed in touch and kept our friendship growing.Always warm,and friendly,Pat welcomed us into her home and her life. Getting to know her and her family and friends has been very special for our family.
Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Take Care
Peggy & Don Bray
November 10, 2007
I will never forget Pat's beautiful smile and laughter when I was working with her as a Urology Nurse. I was deeply saddened to hear of her illness and passing as I no longer live in Buffalo. My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to her family. She touched so many lives with her kindness and warm ways, she was truly an angel on earth and is now up in Heaven with the other angels and smiling down on us all.
Pauline & Jim Hutchinson
November 10, 2007
Wilhelm-Diggins Families
So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and sympathy are with you.
Colette deBakker
November 10, 2007
To the Wilhelm Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I worked with Pat at Children's and was so impressed with her kind manner and willingness to always do what was best for our patients. She always had a kind word and a calming manner. She will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you are comforted by knowing that she made a difference in so many people's lives.
Blue Kufchak
November 10, 2007
I always will remember Pat as a friend, and co-worker. She is missed dearly by anyone who knows her.My thoughts and prayers are with Jim and the family in this time of sorrow.
Anne LaPorta
November 10, 2007
It is with heartfelt sympathy that I send along my condolescence to Pat's family. I feel priviledged to have had our paths cross over the years at Children's. Her kind and sincere nature will be missed. I am sure Pat is at peace with the angels. My prayers continue for her family during this difficult time. May you continue to feel her prescence.
Sheila Bowers
November 10, 2007
I will never forget you Pat - all the great times we had with CYO, playing softball and basketball, the vacations like Cape Hatteras and the Adirondacks. You always had the fastest legs in softball!! You were a loving, gentle, unselfish friend. I will miss you dearly.
Fr. Ron Bagley, CJM
November 9, 2007
My prayers are with you at this time of grief. May the Lord strengthen you in faith and sustain you in hope. May Pat rest in the peace of Christ.
Colleen Lanigan
November 9, 2007
Jim, Carrie, and Lisa,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless.
Diane Lingle
November 9, 2007
Jim, Carrie, and Lisa,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and mom. My prayers for healing and comfort go out to you. God bless you.
Love,
Mary Heneghan
November 9, 2007
My deepest sympathy! Pat was a kind and gentle woman who touched so many of us! Your family is in our prayers.
Rick (co-worker)
November 9, 2007
Pat was very thoughtful of others. She always was asking how my wife was doing and always had positive and comforting things to say. She was like my "work mother". I will miss her and will always keep her in my prayers.
Marjorie Woods (Oshikanlu)
November 9, 2007
Dear Family,
Precious and beautiful memories of Pat are ever present in my mind. I share your lost. God Bless you.
Beth Lewis
November 9, 2007
Jim, Carrie and Lisa, Our heartfelt sympthy. A tremendous loss of a special person in your lives and the lives of the many people who knew and loved Pat. Know that she will always be with you in a very special way.
Love and prayers, Beth Lewis, Kathleen, Mary Claire, Liz and Billy
Flo Meyer
November 9, 2007
Jim and family our prayer and thoughts are with you and your girls. Keep your strength.
God Bless
Bob & Flo Meyer (West Seneca)
Tracylin Meyer
November 9, 2007
Jim, Carrie, and Lisa:
I send my thoughts and prayers to all of you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Rob Matyas
November 9, 2007
To the Wilhelm and Diggins Family:
Pat was one of the kindest and most approachable people I've ever met. What a privalege it was to work with her. She has positively affected so many people over the years, the love and appreciation for her is without a doubt immeasurable.
My sincerest condolances..
Rob
Linda Schultz
November 9, 2007
I had the pleasure of working with Pat through various radiology projects.
I admired her kindness and grace. I will miss her.
Lisa & Christine Dee
November 9, 2007
Jim, Carrie & Lisa -
Our hearts are broken for you and your family. Pat was such a terrific person. She will be missed by many people!
marge mcfadden
November 9, 2007
so sorry for the great lost that you and your whole family has been given today pat was the greatest person it has ever been my honor to know
Margaret Meadows
November 9, 2007
Jim and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Pat was a very dear friend and co-worker at WCHOB. She always had time to stop and say hello when she came into PICU. She will be greatly missed.
Mark Mortellaro
November 9, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family Jim.
Mortellaro's
bradley smith
November 9, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Margaret Caldwell (co-worker)
November 8, 2007
With deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue L
November 8, 2007
my thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time. Pat was an exceptional woman, she will be well missed
Anthony Ferrucci and Melissa LaBarge
November 8, 2007
Our deepest sympothies to Jim, Carrie, Lisa and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...
Debbie Bellando
November 8, 2007
Jim and family,
My deepest sympathies at this time. Pat was the greatest..I know we didn't see each other as often as I would have liked, but she was always in my thoughts.. I have some great memories that will be forever with me. I know she will be greatly missed..she was the best.
Sincerely,
Debbie Bellando
Michael and Elaine Barthel
November 8, 2007
Carrie and Family,
May Time bring you peace, and Memories give you comfort. You are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Leonard and Janice Forth
November 8, 2007
Dear Jay,Anne and family,
Len and I send our sympathy to you all .Our prayers are with you.
May the love of our Lord Jesus be with you and give you comfort knowing that she is now with Him.
We are now in Dallas,Texas visiting our son and his family,
Again our sympathy and prayers
Mark Wujek
November 8, 2007
Pat was a very nice person to have known, she added sunshine to the xray dept at WCHOB. God blessed us with her presence.
Myra Robinson-Moses
November 8, 2007
To Jim and Family,
My thoughts and prayers our with all of you at this time of sorrow. I had the pleasure of working with Pat at Buffalo Medical Group Imaging Dept. She will be greatly missed.
Kate Lynch
November 8, 2007
Jim, Carrie and Lisa
Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kate&Mike Lynch
Deborah Ellsworth
November 8, 2007
Pat, you were a true fighter right up to the end. Your pain is gone and you are at peace. You will be missed by many but the memories you have left behind will remain in the hearts forever.
God Bless all your loved ones.
Aunt Debbie to Michael and Renee, Gage and Riley
Kris Crocker
November 8, 2007
Pat was a caring and wonderful person to work with. My heart goes out to her family and friends at this time of need and in the days ahead. She will be missed dearly.
Debi Miller (Striegel)
November 8, 2007
Dear Tim
Even tho it's been a while since I've seen you, please accept my condolences on the death of your Sister. May our dear Lord guide her to her new home.
Jan Rockwood
November 8, 2007
To the Wilhelm & Diggins Families~
I have had the pleasure of seeing Pat's smile at the Women & Children's Hospital since the day she started. Pat was one of the kindest persons I've ever had the privilege of knowing! I know the spirit of her smile will stay with us forever at WCHOB!
With sincere condolences~
Michael Walsh
November 8, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
mary lou and Earl reimer
November 8, 2007
Your in our prayers
Rose (Walsh) Green
November 8, 2007
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May your find comforting peace in your warmest memories as they are yours to cherish forever. Love to you all.
Nancy Janak
November 8, 2007
Our hearts go out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead. Pat will be missed, she was a wonderful, wonderful person!
Harold Christie
November 8, 2007
To Jim and Pat's family, my heartfelt condolences on your great loss.
To Pat--I will never forget the great time we had at Trocaire durng x-ray school. You helped this "outsider" from Riverside navigate the sometimes tricky South Buffalo "thing" and helped me to fit in. I will always be grateful. Later, when we were colleagues at Children's I had the great pleasure of working with you. Although our paths rarely crossed in recent years, I will miss you greatly. Rest in Peace, Diggens, and say hi to Sister George for me!
SUSAN SOVINSKI
November 8, 2007
MAY GOD COMFORT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
PAT IS NOW WITH THE ANGELS WATCHING OVER US ALL. SO MANY GREAT TIMES AND MEMORIES.
MAY GOD BLESS....
david bauerlein
November 8, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
yvonne machajewski
November 8, 2007
Jim, Carrie and Lisa,
Very few people leave behind a memory as large as hers........the best boss I ever had. Kind and caring always. Yvonne Childrens
PHYLLIS RICHARDS
November 8, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maryvale Social Studies Department
November 8, 2007
Carrie and family-
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Mary Lou and Earl Reimer
November 8, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.God Bless you
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