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Angela Paton Obituary
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Angela Paton, an actress best known for appearing with Bill Murray in "Groundhog Day," has died at age 86.
Her nephew George Woolf says Paton died Thursday in Oakland, California, where she had been in hospice care after a recent heart attack.
Paton played Mrs. Lancaster, the kindly, elderly, small-town innkeeper who played host to Murray on his never-ending day in 1993's "Groundhog Day."
She had 91 film and television credits, nearly all of them after she was in her late 50s.
Before that she had a long stage career based mostly in the San Francisco Bay Area, and founded a theater in Berkeley. She most recently appeared in a 2012 run of "Harvey" on Broadway.
Her movie credits also include 2003's "American Wedding" and the 1997 "Lolita."
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Memories and Condolences
for Angela Paton
September 16, 2019
God is a God of all comfort and he will comfort the family's ...So sorry for your lost...
October 30, 2016
So sorry to hear about your mom Rob. I'll watch some Groundhog Day in her honor!
June 14, 2016
I join others in expressing my sincere condolences for your loss. She was a talented woman, whether small or big parts, she would make it work. The loss of a loved one is a difficult moment hard to deal with, may our Heavenly Father grant you of His strength and comfort to help you endure your grief and bring relief and inner peace to your journey of moving forward. Psalms 51:17
Evans Family
June 7, 2016
We would like to express our sorrow and condolences to your family. Those who fell asleep in that God keeps his memory because they are precious in His Eyes Psalms 116:15.
Your family are in our thoughts.
glenn/betty musser
June 5, 2016
Just learned of Ms Paton's death. We loved the dear lady, in so many of our favorite TV shows. She was a jewel. Our sympathies to the family.
Stephen Moley
June 3, 2016
Rest in peace Angela
You were the same age as my Mom who passed away in March
I hope u both meet in the Heavens
Steve Moley
Camp Hill PA
Patricia Polito
June 2, 2016
My sympathy to your family on Ms. Paton's passing. She was a lovely character actress who contributed to film and stage.
As often as I have watched, "Groundhog Day". over the years, I came to love her very memorable performance as the innkeeper.
May God grant you peace in the difficult weeks to come.
May 31, 2016
You have my sincere condolences on your great loss. May you find some comfort in God to heal your broken heart.
May 30, 2016
So sorry to hear about Angela. May the words at Psalm 116:15 bring comfort to you.
C. Boykins
May 30, 2016
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family at this sad and difficult time. May all of the family receive comfort from the God of all comfort. 2Cornithians 1:3-4.
Barbara
May 30, 2016
My deepest sympathy to Angela Paton's family! I encourage you to draw close to God during your period of grief assured that He will draw close to you providing the comfort you need. He sincerely cares for you and promises to remove all causes of sadness very soon. Much respect to Ms. Paton's legacy; she will be fondly missed!
May 30, 2016
May the family be comforted at this difficult time by God who is the hearer of prayer.
May 30, 2016
May God be with the family and friends at this most difficult time. God love and care for you.
Rick
May 30, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the PATON FAMILY in their time of grief. Drawing close to 'God' at this sad time will "sustain you."
May 29, 2016
Sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together with Angela. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
May 29, 2016
Preparing for the loss of someone so dear never is easy. Sorry for your loss, may God give your family peace during this time. Romans 15: 33.
Cherie Stark
May 29, 2016
Rest in Peace. A wonderful actress, loved seeing her in Wedding Singer playing Faye at the photography studio. C. Stark Spfld,Il
meg
May 29, 2016
Condolences to the family. May God strengthen and comfort all at this time Draw close to God because he sees your pain and suffering and he cares. 1Peter 5:6,7.
david call
May 29, 2016
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Carolyn
May 28, 2016
The Family,
My sincere condolence for your loss. May the God of comfort continue to give your family strength to endure your time of sadness.
May 28, 2016
Condolences to loved ones. May precious memories of time shared and prayers to our Heavenly Father comfort you.
p g
May 28, 2016
Watching Ms Paton as the grandmother in The Final Season was wonderful. She will be missed. Sympathies to her family.
May 28, 2016
God Bless
May 28, 2016
Sorry for your loss i hope reading zechariah 2:8 helps you
May 28, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
chris cazzato
May 28, 2016
so sorry for her loss.she was so funny in groundhog day.god bless
SA
May 28, 2016
Loved Ms. Paton in here movie roles. May she rest in peace.
God Bless.
Karla
May 28, 2016
My condolences to the family members of Angela Paton. May the promise that one day soon every sort of disease and every sort of infirmity will be cured, bring comfort and peace to each of you.
May 28, 2016
Sorry for the loss,may God be with the family.......
May 28, 2016
Truly a talented and wonderful actress. She will be missed. May God bless the family with peace of mind and strength. We arre very sorry for your loss.
May 28, 2016
My condolences for your loss. May your family find peace and comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more.
Chris Brewer
May 28, 2016
Great actress loved her in Groundhog Day .
May 28, 2016
This talented lady will be missed.
Linda
May 28, 2016
Please draw close to God or comfort and strength during this time of sorrow. He will give you the needed support to endure. I am sorry for your loss. Psalms 145:14,18
May 28, 2016
Please accept my sympathies at the death of your loved one. Know that the God of comfort feel your pain and suffering. Isaiah 61:1,2 reads: ". . .He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the brokenhearted, . . . To comfort all who mourn, . . ."
Iye A.
May 28, 2016
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that soon you may see her again, alive and in good health. Till then, you are in my prayers.
May 27, 2016
To Angela's family: this lovely lady was an outstanding talent. In every role she performed she was excellent. May her family be surrounded by peace and love. A Fan
Adrian Barnette
May 27, 2016
We'll miss you !
Ramona Brown
May 27, 2016
I remember her in many films! She was a wonderful actress and we shall miss her. For her family, friends and fans please find comfort in the fact that she lived and will not be forgotten by us and by God. He hates death!
Harry Simpson
May 27, 2016
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. Godspeed.
May 27, 2016
To the Paton Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Ms Paton. May the peace of God be with you during this most difficult time.
KC/NJ
Jd
May 27, 2016
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Angela Paton. I cannot begin to understand how much this hurts friends and family as well as all those who have followed her acting career. Please find comfort in knowing that the God of all comfort can comfort us during ourtimes of distress. Isaiah 63:9.
Diane Hunter
May 27, 2016
Wonderful character actress. Hilarious as banker's wife in Trapped in Paradise with Dana Carvey and Nicolas Cage. Great movie!
Carolyn
May 27, 2016
Rest in peace in God's loving memory.
Scott Chamberland
May 27, 2016
Rest in Peace
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