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Patsy Fitzgerald Obituary

Patsy M. Fitzgerald Lansing Patsy M. Fitzgerald, age 82, passed away April 19, 2009 in Lansing. She was born October 11, 1926 the daughter of Charles R. and Marion (Beadle) Moore. Patsy was a graduate of J.W. Sexton High School, class of 1944. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church, and was a true Spartan fan. Patsy was a wonderful mother. She had an infectious smile, was sweet, gentle and kind, and never had a bad word to say about anyone. Patsy left a legacy of love her family. She is survived by her 4 children, William P. Fitzgerald of East Lansing, Terri E. (Randy) Canfield of DeWitt, Jeffrey S. (Cindy) Fitzgerald of DeWitt, and John E. (Adela) Fitzgerald of Houston, TX; 7 grandchildren, Tara Brooke Fitzgerald, Brie Anne (Aaron) Lieto, Erica Rae Fitzgerald, John Patrick Fitzgerald, Taylor Fitzgerald Canfield, Jordan Fitzgerald Canfield, and Siobhan Nozomi Fitzgerald; brother, Major Moore; many nieces and nephews and other extended family along with many wonderful longtime friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband William Edward Fitzgerald, and her sister, Betty J. Walker. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2009 at Central United Methodist Church, 215 N. Capital, Lansing, MI 48933 with the Rev. Joseph D. Huston officiating. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan or Central United Methodist Church.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Apr. 22, 2009.

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Kari Leiby-Saxton

April 23, 2009

April 23, 2009
Bill, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.

April 23, 2009

I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with Jeff and the entire Fitzgerald family.
John Rogier (Geneva, IL)

Darrin Rockcole

April 23, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.

April 22, 2009

With sincerest sympathy and fond memories of "Auntie Pat". Our thoughts and prayers are you. Maruine Thomas, Linda Krieger, Debbie Sanches, Denni Kraft (Denniston)

Gary Lindsay

April 22, 2009

With deepest sympathy, the Lindsay Family extends our thoughts and prayers to the Fitzgerald Family. Your Mother will always be in our hearts and memories.

Cynthia Green

April 22, 2009

With Sincere Sympathy to the entire Fitzgerald family. I am thinking of you in this time of sorrow. May you find peace and comfort during this most difficult time. I will keep her in my prayers.

Laura Webb

April 22, 2009

Matt and I wish to extend our sympathies to Jeff, Cindy and their extended family. Matt is in the hospital right now with pneumonia so we cannot attend the viewings or funeral but want you to know we are thinking of you all.
Matt and Laura Webb

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