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Patrick Donelan Obituary

Donelan, Patrick M. Died peacefully at home on Mon., Nov. 16, 2009. Beloved husband of 46 years of Carol Donelan (nee Luke); dear father of Sean Donelan, Elizabeth Beth (John) Larkin, Ellen Lacey (Matt) O'Brien and Catherine Cici (Jeff) Faucher; dear son of the late Patrick and Kathleen (nee Conneely) Donelan; dear brother of the late Mary Eileen Anthes; dear brother-in-law of David (Verna) Anthes; dear grandfather of Sarah and Emily Larkin, Patrick, Maggie and Molly O'Brien, and Christina, Andrew, Colleen and Amie Faucher; and dear uncle of Kathy (Mitch) Schaefer and David (Sue) Anthes. Services: Memorial Mass will be held Sat., Nov. 21 at Church of the Annunziata, 9305 Clayton Rd., Ladue at 10 a.m. Private interment at Calvary Cemetery. Contributions to Faust Cultural Heritage Foundation, 15189 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017 appreciated. KRIEGSHAUSER BROTHERS FUNERAL SERVICE.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Nov. 19, 2009.

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Nancy Thompson

December 11, 2009

Dear Carol: I just learned through another former Garden Guide that you lost your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you,your children and grandchildren at this sad time. Sincerely, Nancy Thompson

carol hager

November 22, 2009

Carol...word has just reached me of Pat's death and I want to send our condolences...we all shared many good memories and our prayers are with you and your children

Seitz

November 22, 2009

Lacey, Matt, Patrick, Maggie, and Mollie.
Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Frank, Jan, Nick and Libby

Dee Dee Thomas

November 21, 2009

Lacey, So sorry to hear about the loss of your father! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dee Dee Thomas

Ed and Kay Lewandowski

November 19, 2009

Dear Carol and family, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. "Buddy" (as I called Pat) was very special to me and to my parents.
I'm sure there is a grand reunion of
Irish relatives right now in Heaven. May the Good Lord keep your family close to Him, especially at this time.
Much Love!

Isabel Seligstein Hofmann (Viz '84)

November 19, 2009

Beth, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. In this sad and difficult time let the happy memories carry you through. There will be times when you least expect it that a memory you hadn't thought about for years will pop into your mind and bring a smile to your face. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ed & Kathleen (Nash) Gaydos

November 19, 2009

Hearing of Pat's death brought back many happy memories of all of us "kids"
having fun at so many St. Louis Irish
functions.
Many blessings to all of you.

Joanne Gladney

November 19, 2009

To never see his great smile again or listen to his wonderful chuckle or to experience his brilliant wit is a profound sadness!

Fred & Jane Byrne

November 19, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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