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Patricia Donegan Obituary
treasured wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away at noon Thursday, January 28, 2021. She passed away peacefully at home at the age of 84, surrounded by family in Oro Valley, Arizona.
Patricia "Patsy", proceeded in death by her husband, John and daughter, Carolyn, is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Gerald "Gerry" Donegan, and her five children, Janet Raventos, Bill Raventos, Mike Raventos, Christopher Raventos and Johnny Raventos; along with the children of her husband, Suzanne Donegan, Maureen Donegan, Michael Donegan, Cindy Larson and Kathy Donegan. She and Gerry have 14 treasured grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Patsy was born in Hilo, Hawaii on September 11, 1936, to John and Isabell Cushnie. She graduated from Punahou High School and the University of Oregon. She lived in England, France and Peru, while raising her family, before landing in Alamo, California. There she was a respected teacher for nearly 15 years at San Ramon Valley High School before retiring with Gerry to Oro Valley, Arizona. Wherever Patsy landed, she built wonderful lifelong friendships.
Patsy loved spending time with her family and friends. She and Gerry spent extensive time traveling the world. She was masterful at creating family memories. She invested much in helping each child and grandchild. To know Patsy was to love Patsy.
Those wishing to remember Patricia "Patsy" Donegan in a special way may make a donation in her memory to Alzheimer's Association, www.Act.Alz.org.
The family will have a celebration of her life in Hawaii at a date yet to be determined. Arrangements by AVENIDAS CREMATION AND BURIAL.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary Coury
February 6, 2023
Just sending a special hello to
Gerry. Surround yourself with family and friends and may your memories bring a smile to your face. Please take care.
Mary Coury
Sylvia Benzler
February 12, 2021
Janet, please call us. We loved your Mom and were so sad when they moved from Alamo to Arizona. We are so sorry to hear this news. We would love to reconnect with you. Sylvia
Randy Cole
February 12, 2021
I remember you as a little kid in Peru. I remember Mike too. My mother Harriet Cole was a good friend of Patsy and lives in Tucson
Mary Coury
February 12, 2021
Patricia became my friend in 2012, when we moved to Tucson from the Phoenix area.
She was a welcomed ray of sunshine beginning from that first moment that I met her, especially with that twinkle in her eyes.
She helped to make my move here much more enjoyable and fun.
I missed my social circles, left behind in the area where we raised our family, and Patricia always made me feel better, every time we met.
I will miss you, Patricia.
Gerry, please take care.
With love and gratitude for your friendship,
Mary Coury
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