Patricia Ann (Barrett) Bonneau, 67, of Seminole, FL died March 11, 2010 at the Largo Medical Center, Largo, FL. She was born in Winchester, VA and worked and retired from the United States Federal Government as an Administrative Assistant.
Patricia’s is survived by her son, Donald of Orlando, FL; ex-husband, Charles of Tampa, FL; brothers: Roy Barrett of Johnson City, NY; Donald Barrett and Brenton Barrett of Great Cacapon, WV; numerous nieces, nephews,great nieces, great nephews, cousins and many friends.
Patricia memorial services are 7:00 PM, Thursday evening, March 18, 2010 at St. Petersburg First Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1001 56th Street North, St Petersburg, FL with Pastor Steve Adessa and Chaplain George Carpenter, to officiate.
Please send all floral arrangements directly to the church.
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Donnie,
I was so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a feisty lady I can hardly believe she’s gone. When I went to work at the Army War College she was one of the first friendly faces I saw and she trained me to do my job in SSI. We became good friends and it was she that got me to join the Women’s bowling league on the Bks way back in the ’80s. I’ll never forget her. My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you for comfort at this sad time. Blessings,
Lisa
My sympathy to Donnie and all of Pat’s extended family. I had the privilege of working with Pat at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, PA, beginning in 1984 and we have been friends since. We had many fun times together. I am glad I was able to visit with her last November when I was in Florida.
Phyllis Myers
I will sorely miss my friend of 48 years. I met Pat at college where we both worked in the Registrar’s office. She has been a close friend ever since. No occasion passed without a card or call from Pat. One of her favorite expressions was, “Glory day!” I plan to see her then.
Aunt Pat you were a true inspiration to us all. You always seemed to be happy even when times were rough. We will surely miss you. I remember as a little kid how you used to tell me that I never ate hardly anything. Then years passed and I joined the Army and low and behold I was eating almost anything, except my veggies..ha,ha. I cannot believe that The Lord has taken you from this Earth at such an early age. He must have bigger and better plans for you in Heaven. I hope to see you there someday. I can only pray that I make as good an impression upon the world as you did in your short 67 years. I love you dearly.
Aunt,second mom, sister, friend….you were all of these and more to me! I can’t imagine evenings without talking to you on the phone or Christmases without you there, gathering everyone together for family pictures. It will be hard leaving you behind when we leave Florida Friday. You always gave generously of yourself. You were so special and my heart is broken over losing you.
Into each life some rain must fall and when it did in mine it was quickly pushed away by this delightful lady at church who refused to let me be sad about anything. Her spirit and drive was just what I needed. Pat cared for those around here, especially older folks, who she was so faithful to visit. I will surely miss our many calls during the week to chat and the funny stories she would share. She loved Donnie and “Charlie Brown” very much and her extended family scattered over the US. Good night Pat, we will see you in the morning. Love Rose
I will always remember my cousin, Pat, as being a very loving, family-oriented, spirited gal. She was a faithful “communicator” and I loved her for all of the thoughtfulness she showed my Mom over the years. She was my “link” to news about all of her extended family, and I will miss that connection. She loved to talk and laugh, and ended every telephone conversation w “love you!”
She cared. I don’t think she ever missed sending a birthday card to Mom or to me. She cared. I’ll miss you, Pat. God bless you for all that you were to so many.
Donnie, Charles and all of Pat’s family, I extend my deepest sympathy. I have known Pat since the early 80’s when we worked together at Carlisle Barracks. She was a very loving and compassionate person and a lot of fun to be with. Pat got be involved in cake decorating, although she was an expert compared to me. I will always remember her when I am decorating a cake. I will really miss talking to you on the phone, but I know you are resting in the loving arms of God. To the family, may God bless you with peace and comfort. Janet Grove
Although I didn’t keep in steady contact with my cousin, Pat, she would call periodically and we would catch up. I think we always shared that “military” connection since she and Charles had a career in the US Army together. I’ll never forget the hospitality they showed me in the DC area when I was still a cadet at the USAF Academy. I’ll miss you Pat, but know that you’re going to a better place because of the excellent way you handled your life, family, friends and relatives here on earth.
Charlie Clatterbaugh
Col (Ret), USAF
Pat was very much loved by all of our family.
We will miss her greatly. The blessing is that we each have beautiful, thoughtful and useful gifts that she has sent us over the years so her memory will continue to be with us always.
May she rest in peace until Jesus, the Great Lifegiver calls er home and we are together.
Aunt Pat always remembered birthdays and anniversaries. She would call and wish me a good one. She thought she had to pay people back. When she was at my house for Christmas in 2008 she hid some money under a decoration, she then called to tell me about the gift after she was on her way back to Florida . When we would go to visit her in Florida she always wanted to keep us busy going sightseeing, playing mini-golf and out to eat. She loved leftover Olive Garden salad! I remember going to her house in Fort Dix and Carlisle, PA. when I was a teenager. She always had junk food and microwave pizza for us. just what us kids wanted. Whenever someone in the family was married, she would do everything possible to attend the wedding and to make their cake.
Patricia, you were certainly a piece of work, as the saying goes, GOD broke the mold with you. I do appreciate all the kind deeds you did for us, your family. You stored up treasures in heaven. Save some for the rest of us. We do know that you are in no pain and you are probably having a grand time in Heaven waiting for the rest of us. In GOD’s own time, He will open the door to us. We will save you some left over Olive Garden salad! May GOD bless those that you blessed and prayed for. And give the comfort and peace that only Jesus, our Lord and Savior passes on to all that Love and cherish Him!!!
Pat,
You will always be remembered by me and my family,we always got a “kick” out of the letters you wrote at Christmas time and is was as if you were talking to us, it was so personal and we loved it. You will be missed very much. Thanks for the memories
Gene
Losing Aunt Pat was not something any of us expected or were prepared for. She was a big part of our family in many ways.
I have so many memories of her… She held my hand when I had stitches for the first time (after driving through a terrible thunderstorm to take me to the hospital) and assured me it would be okay… She took us to Phillies games, so we could experience what it was like to “be there”… She wasn’t upset when I fell through the glass in her expensive china cabinet (that she brought home from KOREA), she was just concerned that I may have been hurt… She put up with our chants of “Thank you Aunt Pat, thank you Aunt Pat” (we even got Donny in the act!) til it drove her bonkers!!… She allowed my sister and I to come down every summer and drove us to the pool, the movies, the mall, the skating rink (in other words – everywhere) and let us eat WAY more junk food than mom did (haha!) When I got married, there was only one person I wanted to make my cake (as I had always desired from the time I was a little girl) and she made it a point to arrive early, so that she could do that for me. Christmas will never be the same without Aunt Pat and her photo ops! There’s so much more I could say…
The girls and I wish that we had had the chance to say goodbye… We will miss you and we love you.
“Fly to the Angels”
Though it hurts me way deep inside
When I turn and look and find
that you’re not there
I try to convince myself
But the pain, the pain is still not gone
But I know
That you’ve got to fly (fly high)
Fly to the angels
Heaven awaits your heart
And flowers bloom in your name
You’ve got fly (fly high)
Fly to the angels
All the stars in the sky
Shine in your name
Aunt Pat, You always made me feel like one of the family from the very first time we met. You would tell me that us southern girls had to sick together. The fact that you always spoke your mind was what I enjoyed about you. You didn’t sugar coat anything. I will truly miss you Aunt Pat. What this world has lost is Heaven’s gain. You will always be in my heart and never far from my thoughts. I love you Aunt Pat!
In loving memory of my dear friend Pat.
In my 30 years of service, I have met and worked with numerous officer supervisors, secretaries, etc. But none were more competent or downright enjoyable to work with than Pat. Generals and colonels come and go, but there was only one Pat. I consider it an honor to have worked with her. Please accept my sympathies at your loss, but realize that knowing her was our gain. God bless her and you as well.
David
Though Pat is my brother-in-law Roy’s sister, I had never physically met her. Then I had the pleasure of Pat taking me under her wing while I was vacationing in Florida. First time meeting, she took me shopping, treated me to lunch and gave a tour of her lovely home. You were a grand lady, Pat.
Aunt Pat, I will miss you. I sometimes think about the times when we would come down for a few weeks in the summer. Inevitably Tammi and I would repeat “thank you aunt pat” for something that you did and Donny would chime right in there with us. I’m glad that you aren’t suffering anymore. Love you.