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Patricia Define Obituary
Patricia Kay Define, age 54, of Massillon passed away Monday evening with her family at her side. She was born in Canton on October 5, 1952 to William Wayne Penick and Gilda Louise (Thompson) Penick. Patty was a 1970 graduate of Lehman High School. In 1971 Patty married her devoted and loving husband, Gary with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. Patty took great pride and joy raising her two children. Wanting a career, she went to Stark Technical College and graduated with honors as a physical therapist assistant. Patty began her career at Doctors Hospital and continued to work as a PT assistant devoting 20 years of her life to helping people. She especially enjoyed her time working with disabled children through the Stark County Board of Education. Driven by a passion for politics and a desire to impact others, she accepted a position at the Stark County Board of Elections and until her passing was the supervisor of bookkeeping. Patty had a real zest for life, and loved her family and friends. She cherished her time with her grandchildren. Her pastimes included golf, family outings and a love for riding horses. Patty was preceded in death by her father; brother, Ronald; stepfather, Thomas Willison; and father-in-law, Vincent Define. Survived by husband, Gary Define; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Kari Define II; daughter, Meshawn Miller; mother, Gilda Willison and fiancée, Tom Elliott of Mt. Eaton; sister and brother-in-
law, Tammy and Michael Adkins; grandchildren, Jossalyn and Gary Define III; nieces and nephews, Patricia (Adkins) Rudd and fiancée, Patrick Pileggi of Bolivar, Michael Shane Adkins, Nicholas Strickling, Rhonda Strickling; mother-in-law, Phyllis Define of Navarre; sister-in-law, Linda Define of Canton; grandniece and grandnephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Clements Catholic Church. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. The procession to Calvary Cemetery will form at St. Clements Church. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Association or Pegasus Farm Equestrian Center for the disabled.
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Memories and Condolences
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Becky Somogy
January 19, 2007
Gary, "Little Gary", & Meshawn,
You know how much I loved your wife & mother. There was just no one better. She had the most fun laughed the hardest & smiled the best. I will truly miss her sweet kind but honest way. I know she is watching over all of you & I can only wish to once again see her great smile. I Love you all & my prayers & heart are filled with the best for you. I only wish I could have been there for you. I just did not know. I am truly sorry for that. Love to all, Becca Somogy
Ed Elliott
January 17, 2007
Gary and family: I just learned of your wife's passing. So very sorry, you will be in my prayers.
Ed Elliott
Adriene Kubic
January 13, 2007
Dear Gary and Family,
I met all of you at such a difficult and traumatic time in your lives, and I must say that Patti and her family are truely one of the kindest people I have ever met. The love your family has for one another is remarkably strong, this surely made Patti smile and fight, she loved and talked highly of her family members, especially her grandchildren.I was Patti's nurse for a good part of the time she was in the hospital, she made me remember why I enjoyed being a nurse, she was great, always listening to my stories as well as hers. A true fighter in every sense of the word. I am sure that Patti will only help you all to heal in the way that her love will be with you forever and she will make you smile at times when you think that would be impossible. I am grateful and blessed that I was able to meet such a wonderful family, my thoughts and prayers will be with both you and Patti.
God Bless you all,
Adriene Kubic RN Aultman hospital
Diane Mucitelli
January 10, 2007
Dear Gary and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this thime of grief. May all of you find comfort in God and all the wonderful memories that you shared togather.
I shall never forget Patti because she was a loving, caring, honest and kind person with alot of integrity. Patti will be remembered by many people and truely missed!
I never forget all the thanksgiving dinners that I had with all of you.
I will cherish our trip to Hilton Head island too.
If I can be any help during this time please contact me Gary.
Love, Diane
Leah Bryant
January 9, 2007
Gary, our family has thought of you & Patty often throughout the years. We were saddened to read of her passing. It is obvious she was a wonderful, giving woman. Our prayers are with you and the family. Dan & Joan Davis, daughter Leah
Randy and Jennifer Franklin
January 5, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your wifes passing, Gary .May God sustain and comfort you and your family.Look to Him to carry you through! He watches over us in our neediest times more than we can know!
Lisa, Ron, and Family Linehan (Mangus)
January 5, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim Cummins
January 4, 2007
Dear Gary and Family,
I graduated from Lehman High School ('70) with Patty and remember a sweet girl, always friendly and always fun to be with. While the years have passed, and we lost touch, she apparently remained the same as I remember. What a wonderful wife and mother she became...no surprise. I mourn with you and will always cherish her memory of so many years ago. God bless you and may He strengthen you in this time of sadness.
Terry Sampsel
January 4, 2007
Gary and family, I'm so sorry to learn of your great loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nicholas & Mariann Tenaglia
January 4, 2007
Gary & family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Patty was a very special person and helped so many people in so many special ways. She will be remembered in their and our hearts forever. Our prayers go out to you Gary and your entire family.
God's Blessings
Nick and Mariann Tenaglia
Tina Notman
January 4, 2007
Knowing Patty and her family has been a true blessing. We've had so much fun! I will cherish the memories and they will always bring a smile to my heart.
Aultman Respiratory Therapy
January 4, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers to your family in this trying time.
Lisa Viront
January 4, 2007
Gary and Children: I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all of you. I will always remember our young days hanging out at the Camarata pool and singing songs.I always thought she was so beautiful without a stitch of make-up.
You are a special family and the love of Patty will
live forever in each of you. She was a special person and will be
greatly missed
Angie Braucher
January 4, 2007
Meshawn and family, My heartfelt condolences go out to you all. May you take comfort in knowing she is watching over you from above. She is merely going on ahead to pave the way until you all shall be together again. Your friends are here waiting to comfort you during this most difficult time.
Ed Schwitzgebel
January 4, 2007
Gary & Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your wife.Can't imagine the feelings. Take care.
Linda Tabellion
January 4, 2007
Meshawn & Family: So sorry for your loss. I can still remember your Mom lovingly working with my daughter Renee's therapy. She was a very special lady! My prayers to all of you during this difficult time. Linda Tabellion
Donny & Molly McFarland
January 4, 2007
Gary, Our Prayers with you and your Family!
God Bless!
Jane Rickey
January 4, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of grief.
The Robert Willison Family
Bob Roby
January 4, 2007
Gary I want to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss
I will pray for God's love to sustain you and your family during this time of grieving
Rhonda Wingerter
January 4, 2007
My most favorite memory of Patty is the hole in one that I saw her make. It was a par 3, and I'll never forget that shot or her! Chuck and I will always cherish our wonderful memories of Patty and Gary on the golf trips, river boat rides, and our excursions to the Eagles. Patty will be truly missed by all. Our love and prayers are with you Gary and your family. Love, Chuck and Rhonda Wingerter
Dick and Nancy Rouser
January 4, 2007
We are deeply sadden of the loss of Patty; she is in God's hands now and pain free. Patty will be forever in "our" hearts and greatly missed by all who knew her. Our prayers are with each and every family member during this most difficult time.
With love and sympathy,
Uncle Dick and Aunt Nancy
Patricia & Bradley Jones
January 4, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Larry & Ruth Mangus
January 4, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Radiation Therapy
January 4, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cindy DeMuesy
January 4, 2007
Dear Gary and Family, We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your children and family for your loss.
May the memories you both shared give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Sincerely, Bob and Cindy DeMuesy
Lonnie Dosenbach
January 4, 2007
Gary and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Patty. I wish I could be there with you to honor her. She will be missed.
Dan Calvo
January 4, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
David Ronk
January 4, 2007
I graduated high school with Linda and I knew Gary,and even though I haven't seen either of them all these years, I'm sorry to hear of this sad news. My condolences and sympathy goes to the whole family. David Ronk
Ninoska Navarro
January 4, 2007
You will always be between all the people that loved you, in every life you touched, with your beautiful smile and your special personality. I am proud I met you Patricia. I will miss you a lot, but I am sure I will see you again someday. May the lord receive you in his kingdom and give you eternal life and peace to all your family and friends.
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