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Patricia Reynolds Obituary

Reynolds, Patricia L. (nee Gleeson), unexpectedly on January 7, 2007, beloved wife for 48 years of Frank B. Reynolds, loving mother of Brian (Mary Sullivan), David (Dawn Arnemann), Dan (Kristine Sattler), Denise (Jack) Carey, Karen (Edward) Sutoris and Kevin (Andrea Costanzo), "Pat" to Trisha, Julia, Patrick, John, Brendan, Luke, Cullen, Kevin, Jack-o, Ned, Kate, Emma, Grace, Jack, Hannah, Sophie and Andrew. Preceded in death by the late Joseph M. and Clara Voight Gleeson, loving sister and best friend of Mary (the late Harold) Morgan, Norita Gleeson, Ellen Schnuckel, the late Denis Gleeson, the late Joseph Gleeson and the late Alice Parker. A woman who loved her family, her music, her garden, her books, travel, good food and great wine. Special thanks to Dr. Louis Cohen (U. of C.). Family will receive friends on Friday, 5 to 9 p.m., at the Brady-Gill Funeral Home, (Heeney-Laughlin Directors), 2929 W. 87th St., Evergreen Park and on Saturday afternoon from 1 to 2 p.m., at Christ the King Church. Memorial Mass 2 p.m. Memorials to Msgr. Gleeson Scholarship Fund in honor of Msgr. Patrick Gleeson (Founding Pastor) c/o Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL, 60620 or The Cullen Hughes Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Standard Bank (Trust Division), 7800 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills, IL, 60457, appreciated. Information: 708-636-5500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Reynolds

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John Duggan

March 23, 2007

Dear Reynolds Cousins,

I just felt so badly when I heard your Mom, Aunt Pat had passed away. There's never an adequate thing to say at these times. But my heart goes out to you all.

April Scholz

March 12, 2007

Dear Reynolds Family,

It is with tremendous sadness that we recently learned of your mom's passing and now your dad's. We send our condolences and wish you the strength to get through this most difficult time. We have great memories of your parents, our long-time friendship and the parties we all enjoyed as kids over the many years.

With deepest sympathy,
Written for Dan Scholz and Family (April, Georgianne and George)

Sherri Greenberg-Gertz

January 16, 2007

To the Reynolds Family-

I am very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your Mom. I know that she ws a great woman who raised a wonderful family. May her memory continue in all of you.

Jim Smith

January 16, 2007

Dear Reynolds Family,
Our thoughts and condolences are with you in this difficult time. May you all find strength and comfort in the happy memories Patricia left with you all.
Jim, Lila, Jesse and Laine

Arnemann

January 16, 2007

Reynolds/Arnemann Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your sudden loss of your mom.
Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deepest condolences to all.
Scott, Nancy & Porcia

Tracy HALSEMA-HSIANG

January 14, 2007

Dear Reynolds Family,

Please know that in this most sorrowful time you are in my family's thoughts and prayers. Although she left you all too soon, we believe she is well received and rejoicing in her new life. We wish you health and healing in 2007, despite this tragic start. Kevin, I miss you and hope you know that I carry you now in my thoughts, wishing you great peace in having loved and shared a life with a woman that exceptional.

Love, Tracy Halsema-Hsiang & Family

Michael McNamara

January 14, 2007

Dear Reynolds Family,

I am thinking of you during this difficult time. May you take comfort in her legacy of wisdom, humor and love.

With deepest sympathy,

Susan Carroll

January 14, 2007

Dear Reynolds family,
I am so sorry to hear of your moms sudden passing. I know you are faced with more trying times ahead. She was a great woman and I know she instilled the strength in each of you to weather the darkest of storms. You will all be in my prayers.

Bob Rowan

January 13, 2007

Frank, My deepest sympathy to you and you great family.

Lisa (RN at Rush) Green

January 13, 2007

To Mr. Frank Reynolds and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in prayer and one another.

Billy Enright

January 12, 2007

pat answers

i went back and found the card you sent
on the occasion of my surprising hospitalization
eleven years ago now
it was at the top of the pile in the second drawer
our birthdays were close in date if not in years
and we had our hearts in common

the front of the card proclaims:
"the doctor says you'll be normal in no time!"
and we both know the likelihood of that
you or me
the punch-line is redundant
but the most curious thing inside
was your concern for me
"after all," you said, "it isn't everyone who will eat whatever
i cook no matter"

and i have two recent memories of you:
surprised to find myself
next to you
on the trolly ride to the church
at my sister's wedding
-- i introduced you to my son -
could you imagine my pride in that? --
and the way you lingered at my mother's casket
as we left her behind at St. Mary's
your hand, i think, the last hand upon her

we are all fortunate to have good friends
and i laid claim to you first, dammit
with my 12-year-old flirtatious ways
i loved you
and i was so glad, so much later,
that my mother loved you too
when she was here, i always knew how you were

and you were:
soccer in your basement,
sleep-overs under your back porch,
staying up late watching creature features,
drinking your milk before dinner - yes you too billy -
rowing boats on sister lakes
and freshly cut christmas trees

you were sour cream chocolate cake
and twice-baked potatoes

you were all of those things to me

but we grow up
and grow out
life doesn't simplify
- we suffer from its complexities -
i was lucky enough
to know you for a time
a most important time

i was crying in my car
in the parking lot at work
on the morning after i heard of your passing
and as i thought of you
a young gull lit atop a tree before me
- she and i have had business before -
she surveyed all that was before her
and looked upon me for a long moment
finally heading off
toward the frito lay distribution center
- where i could not go -
and i laughed to myself at that

live well
my friend

01/11/07

for Brian, David, Danny, Denise, Karen, Kevin and Frank
in loving memory of Patricia Reynolds

(c)2007 Bill Enright, forward freely

Lisa Blackman

January 12, 2007

Dear Frank and family,
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. We are keeping you all in our prayers.

Michelle DePatie Kirwan's daughter and family.

Heather Maxfield

January 12, 2007

Dear Kevin and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Heather

Mark Mahoney

January 12, 2007

Kevin and Andrea and the entire Reynolds Family,

My deepest sympathies on the tragic loss of your mother. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers over the difficult days ahead. Your Mom must have been a wonderful woman to raise such an outstanding family.

Paul Wilson

January 12, 2007

To all
Kara and I are so sorry to hear the news. I'm really heartbroken but I'm flooded with wonderful memories of being with all of you through the years. I'm sorry I can't be with you now, I'm thinking of you all.

Love,
Paul

Cathy (Fleming) and Ron Maranta

January 12, 2007

Dear Reynolds Family,

We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Pat's passing. She will certainly be missed.

Pat was a great lady, a wonderful addition to the Reynolds clan, and obviously a great mom and wife. I have fond memories of her as an outstanding party hostess, as well, doing her best to stay ahead of Tony, the party king!

Take comfort in the many good memories she left you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Caroline and Chuck Divone

January 12, 2007

Dear Reynolds Family:

We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

With Deepest Sympathy,
The Divone Family

Alice Clark

January 11, 2007

Dear Frank & Family,
Pat was a great lady and she'll be missed in Beverly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, during this difficult time.

Love & Prayers,
Alice & the Clark Children

P.S. Pat and Marilyn Enright are surely up in heaven playing cards.

Michelle Kirwan

January 11, 2007

Dearest Frank and Family,
My deepest condolonces to all. You and your family will be in our prayers at this time.
Michelle DePatie Kirwan

Art De Patie

January 11, 2007

Dear Frank,
Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Art and Gerry De Patie

Kim Reardon

January 11, 2007

Dear Denise & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rory Breslin

January 11, 2007

To All the Reynolds,
I am so terribly sorry to hear this news. Please know you have been in my thoughts and prayers and continue to be at this hard time. Your family is amazing and your love for one another will help you through. God Bless.

Sarah Ayres

January 11, 2007

Dear Reynolds family,
I am sorry for your loss... even though I didn't know her well, you're mother seemed like an exceptional lady. I am happy to have known your family... please know that we are thinking of you in this hardest of times.

Donna and Alan Ladin

January 11, 2007

Dear Reynolds Family,
We share in your sorrow and are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Knowing you as we do, it is obvious that your Mom was certainly a great, kind woman to raise such a beautiful family. All in Heaven are lucky to have her..
We hope you find peace in your memories.
All our love,
Donna and Alan Ladin

Diane Gavin

January 10, 2007

Dear Tony,Brian,David,Danny, Denise,Karen and Kevin,
Great memories of good times with Pat. A great mom,grandma,and aunt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We loved her.
Diane,Phil, Erin and Maura Gavin

Laura Zuckerman

January 10, 2007

To the very special Reynolds family - I'm so very sorry that you lost your beautiful loved one - what a strong and vital presence she was. Through your trials and tribulations, you have your wonderful, strong and close family on which to lean...the one your mother/wife/grandmother created. I'm thinking about you.

Laura, RN at Rush

Gregory Parker

January 10, 2007

Pat, my sister-in-law, was always warm and generous to me. I treasured her friendship, our discussions about life's treasures and the help she gave to me and my family.

Jill (Parker) Thompson

January 10, 2007

Dearest Uncle Frank and all the Reynolds Family. We are deeply saddened to hear of Aunt Patsy's sudden passing. We have many wonderful memories of sharing her beautiful spirit when we were kids. Please take care and God bless you all in this time of sorrow. Love, the Thompson/Parkers

Carol Levi

January 10, 2007

Dear Reynolds family,
We send our deepest sympathy on the your loss of your dear mother. Pat was a beautiful woman, inside and out,and she raised a beautiful family.

Sincerely, Sami, Carol, Sara, Victor, Carolyn and Samantha Levi

Dave Glynn

January 10, 2007

What a terrific woman who raised a wonderful family! I have great memories of good times in the Reynolds' home and Mrs. Reynolds' generosity. My deepest condolonces to the Reynolds clan.

Janet Sushinski

January 10, 2007

Reynolds family - I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. She was a beautiful woman who clearly loved her family, loved her life and enjoyed it to the fullest. You all are a testimony to who Pat Reynolds was and her spirit will live on through all of you and your children. I will always think of her when I see other woman wearing stylish, bold eyeglasses....she sure looked fabulous!

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