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Patricia Bray Obituary

Patricia M. BRAY Patricia (Martin) Bray was born in Seattle on March 6, 1941 and passed away on December 15, 2011. Paddy graduated from Holy Angels High School and received her Bachelor's Degree from Seattle University. Af ter working for many years as a bookkeeper, she went back to school to become a drug and alcohol counse lor. She worked at Lakeside Milan in Kirkland and at Valley General in Monroe. Paddy lived her life dedi cated to service, taking in and caring for everyone who crossed her path. She especially loved cooking and baking for those she loved. She is preceded in death by her parents Jerry and Rose Martin and her brother Bernard. She is survived by her husband Edward Bray, her son Sean (Shannon), daughter Colleen Brunelle (Matt), brother Jerry Martin (Clare), and sister Teresa McConville. She dearly loved her grandchildren Maximus, Larkin, Sibeal, Braeden and Liam. She will be deeply missed although her spirit of service, love and faith will live on through all who knew her. A mass of Christian burial will be held at Holy Family Kirkland on December 22 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the fam ily has requested that donations be made towards scholarships at Holy Family School in Kirkland or the Blessed Sacrament Soup Kitchen.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Dec. 18, 2011.

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Margaret Kumma

April 11, 2024

I've been gone a long time and didn't know about her passing until now. I'm so very sorry. I remember her very well and have loved and missed her all these years. God bless her memory.

Jim

December 26, 2011

My dear Paddy: I will miss you but when you arrive please say hi to my dad. I will rest much easier knowing that you both are now looking down to make sure we are all taken care of. Love you, Jim

Sandra, Colby and Chris (Ole) Martin

December 25, 2011

We are sorry to hear of your loss

Laurie & John Jewett

December 22, 2011

Ed, Sean and Colleen...what a shock! Such a dear neighbor and co-worker from many years past. Our arms are around your family as we send our thoughts and sympathy to all of you.

Monica Mcpherson

December 22, 2011

Heaven is one lucky place to have Paddy there, She will be missed for a Very Long time. But NEVER forgotten, She made the world a better place ,
Thank you Paddy , I Love you !
Monica Anne

December 22, 2011

Eddy,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our sincere sympathy to you and the family.
You are all in our prayers.

George & Eileen Heapes

We regret not being able to attend the funeral as we're in Florida.

December 21, 2011

Sleep in Heavenly peace my friend. I will miss her dearly. My deepest sympathy to all of her family. Beverly Alton

December 19, 2011

Paddy was a cheerful, happy and friendly soul. She made you feel good to be around her. Our deepest sympathy to the Bray family.
Bill and Maura Barnes

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December 18, 2011

SEAN I ONLY MET YOUR MOM 1 TIME. you no she is chillen with GONZO.and will allways whatch over you.you are blest.

Nuala & Sam Kaeding Sr.

December 18, 2011

Nuala Maire(Gaughran)Kaeding and husband Sam Kaeding Sr.
We regret Sam and I will not be able to attend, as we are in Puerto Vallarta Mexico until April 2012. Paddy was one of my favorite people, always friendly and loving! May she Rest in Peace.

Camilla Barrett

December 18, 2011

Sincere sympathy on the loss of dear Patricia. You are all in our prayers. Camilla and all the Barrett family.

Joseph Lyons

December 18, 2011

RIP Pat,Thank you for all your help when I was in patent at Monroe Hospital. You will be missed by so many

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