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Robert McFadden Obituary

McFADDEN Robert James McFadden Sr., age 85, died February 3, 2009 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Survived by his wife, Jane (Colletta Miller); children, Robert James Jr. (Mary Lou), Thomas, Patrick, Mary Jane (Flint Gabelman) and Peggy; grandchildren, Mary Jane Pridgeon (Kiel), Jennifer, George (Alison), Megan and James McFadden, and Luke and Katie Gabelman; great-grandchildren, Madeline McFadden, Grady, Maizy and Briley McFadden, Benjamin Mushenko and Michael Pridgeon. Mr. McFadden was a longtime Clintonville resident. Parishioner of Immaculate Conception Parish and employee of the Dispatch Printing Co. before retiring to Fla. in 1987. Funeral Mass to be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2009 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Indian Town, Fla. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Holy Cross Building Fund, 15927 S.W. 150 St., Indian Town, Fla. 34956.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Feb. 5, 2009.

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Alison & George McFadden

February 9, 2009

George and I are sadden by the passing of Grandpa. George is so glad he was able to visit him before his passing. He had a great time and he will be missed all of us.
Love, Alison, George, Grady, Maizy, and Briley McFadden

Tom McGarity

February 9, 2009

I was talking with my brother Matt about Dunedin Road and the great people that live and grew up there and The McFadden Family was one of them.
Your father was always nice to me and my parents and I am very sad for your loss.

February 9, 2009

To The McFadden Family
We send our Deepest Sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Pat and Mark Adamski
(Alison's Parents)

Mary Pat (McFadden) Roberts & Children & Grandchildren

February 7, 2009

Dear Aunt Jane, Robert, Tom, Pat, Mary Jane, and Peggy,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Bob. I will always remember his great laugh! Even as a little girl I always thought his face would just light up when he laughed. I have so many fond memories of our families together as I know you do. I pray that our Lord, Jesus Christ, will comfort you and bring you peace at this difficult time.

Linda McFadden Mundy

February 7, 2009

Dear Aunt Jane and cousins,

My condolences to all of you in this time of sorrow. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you in this difficult time. Uncle Bob will be missed.

Joe and Lynda Gaines

February 6, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jane. You, Bob and your family hold very special memories to Joe and I. My God bless.

Bruce McFadden

February 6, 2009

Aunt Jane and cousins: I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Julie (McFadden) Price

February 5, 2009

Aunt Jane /Cousins: I have such fond memories of Uncle Bob and visits to your house when I was a little girl. My condolences to all of you. He will be missed. I pray for God's comfort to be with you during this time. God Bless You All

jean allen

February 5, 2009

To Peggy McFadden and family:

Please accept my condolences and sincere sympathy for the loss of your father.

I am thinking of you.

Sincerely,

Jean Allen

Susan Bryan

February 5, 2009

Aunt Jane and cousins - My (our) love and sorrow are with you at this time of loss. I know these last few years have been difficult ones for Bob and all of you. I pray that your special memories of good times will get you through these sad days of mourning.

Uncle Bob was my God-father and he was very special to me. I have many pleasant memories of him and his wonderful smile!

I love you all and hope and pray the Lord blesses you with peace and many good days ahead!

Love Sue and Tom Bryan and family(ies)!

Reeni McFaddenFenholt

February 5, 2009

Dear Aunt Jane; cousins Jim, Mary, Tom, Pat, and Peggy:

I just want you to know how sad it is to hear the news of Uncle Bob, our dear uncle and your dad. I always and only remember him as the uncle with a warm and gracious smile on his face and always a kind word. I know how sad it is to lose a wonderful dad. We will always have such fond memories of childhood fun at all of our family gatherings, how special it all was!

So please accept my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies for all of you.

With all my caring thoughts, your niece and cousin,
Reeni & Children & Grandchildren

Michael McFadden

February 5, 2009

Sorry to hear about the passing of uncle Bob give our condolences and prayers to everyone. Michael McFadden and family

Laura Peek

February 5, 2009

Mary Jane, My prayers go out to you. The longer you have a loved one, the harder to lose them. Regards to your children for the loss of their Grandpa.

Jocelyn McDonald

February 5, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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