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Mathilda Fitzpatrick Obituary

Mathilda Fitzpatrick
Little River
Mathilda (Tillie) Fitzpatrick, 83, died of natural causes on Monday, October 27, 2014 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Born January 29, 1931 in Kingston, NY she was the daughter of Leonard and Josephine Ward. She and her brother, Bob, were born and raised in Kingston, graduating from Kingston High School in 1948.
After graduating, she married her husband of 59 years, John Henry Fitzpatrick, Sr., who passed away in 2009. She and "Jack" started their life together in Saugerties, New York where they raised 6 children. Jack worked for IBM; his job moved them to many places around the world. Together they lived in: Campinas Brazil, Charlotte NC, Gaithersburg MD and Sydney Australia. They retired to Little River, South Carolina in 1989. Over the years, Tillie was active in all of the communities and churches she was a part of. She was a generous friend and always eager to help; the Ecumenical Vacation Bible School, the annual church yard sale, craft sales, ladies luncheons and parties. She was an active member of River Hills Community and Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.
She is survived by her six children, Jack Fitzpatrick Jr., Terry Dawson, Dan Fitzpatrick, Pam Ruzzo, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Mike Fitzpatrick, their spouses, her 14 grandchildren (Erin, Kelly, Christine, Patrick, Danielle, Brian, Julie Paige, Ashley, Markie, Jade, Sean, Timothy, Brianna and Cyrus) and 8 great-grandchildren (Sean, Jack, Libby, Meghan, Jaxon, Ronan, Liam and Max).
There will be a funeral service at Our Lady Star of the Sea (1100 8th Avenue North, North Myrtle Beach, SC 28582) on Saturday November 1st, 2014 at 12:00 noon and a luncheon will follow at the church for all who attend.
In memoriam donations can be made to the Our Lady Star of the Sea Ladies Guild, Our Lady Star of the Sea, 1100 8th Avenue North, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 (843-249-2356).
A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.

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Published by The Sun News on Oct. 29, 2014.

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Tillie & I at Sunshine lunch

Carol & Al Rollins

November 5, 2014

Over the 17 years we lived in River Hills Tillie and I developed a wonderful friendship. We created many wonderful memories together. She brought such joy to the lives of those she touched.

She was so proud of her family. And looked forward to the annual gathering of the clan at the beach each summer. Now she is reunited with Jack.

A wonderful lady who will be dearly missed.

With heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your mother, grandmother & great grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

November 3, 2014

We remember fondly your Mom as an enthusiastic and tireless worker at fund raisers at St. ary of the Snow. She was also so gracios inviting our family to swim in your pool...a real treat on a hot day! A truly lovely lady!
Al and Joan Hopf, Saugerties, NY

Gina Savoca

November 2, 2014

My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Tillie was a very special lady.

November 1, 2014

Dear Fitz, Terry, Dan, Pammy, TJ and Michael, we are all sad to hear of your Mom's passing. Fits I can still hear you call your Mom 'Til Babes!! What wonderful memories we have of being 'next door'.' Our thoughts and prayers are with you at at this time. The Moser Family--Jane, Dan, Tish, Joe and Gertie

Betsy Hallion

October 31, 2014

To the Fitzpatrick family, Tom and I are so sorry for the loss of your mom. You are all so lucky to have each other at a time like this. What a beautiful family. I cherish all the wonderful memories I have with your mom, dad, and all of you! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Betsy

October 30, 2014

Sincere condolences to all the family. Tilly & Jack were classmates KHS '48. & attended many reunions, thru our 55 th.
They are fondly remembered.
Sincerely
Marie Aiello Mercier
reunion committee

Tony Kordich

October 29, 2014

Condolences to the family

Rene Patenaude

October 29, 2014

Jack, Terry, Dan, Pam, T.J., and Mikey, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please know that, although it's been many years, you are all in my family's thoughts and prayers. Many fond memories of playing in Aunt Tilly and Uncle Jack's house and pool as a child.
Ren Patenaude, Creston, CA.
Sergeant, Ulster County Sheriff's Office, NY (ret.)

October 29, 2014

Pam and Vic, We're so sorry for the two of you and all of your siblings. Our most sincere condolences. Addy-Boy and Joni

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