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2015

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Patricia "Pat" L. (Cyganowski) Harrison Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 17, 2015.

Patricia "Pat" L. (Cyganowski) Harrison, 80, of Nashua, NH passed away Friday, February 13, 2015 at her home. She was born July 9, 1934 in Boston, MA, a daughter of the late Charles Morris and Julia Florence (Quigley) Harrison.

Pat graduated from Weston High School, Weston, MA with the class of 1952. She attended Sullins Junior College in Virginia and went on to graduate from the Modern School of Fashion and Design in Boston. Pat was a staff Interior Decorator and sold paint and wallpaper for the Baylet Paint and Wallpaper Company in Waltham, MA. Pat married 1st Lieutenant Gerald D. Cyganowski September 7, 1958 and being an Air Force wife; they moved numerous times and lived many places. She was very active in the Officer's Wives Club. She most recently worked at A.A. Mooney furniture for four years. Pat loved helping others and became very active in her community, especially the Lions Club of Merrimack, NH where she ran the vision and hearing clinic in the Merrimack Public Schools. She won the Lion of the Year award in 2002 and the following year won a special recognition "Little Dynamo" award from her Lions Club. She was also active with Meals on Wheels.

She is survived by her son; John H. Cyganowski and his wife Allison of Nashua, her daughter; Dru Anne Cyganowski of Merrimack, three grandchildren; Nadia Catherine, Alexander Marc and Hannah Claire, her brother; Charles "Morry" Harrison, Jr. and her sister in law; Barbara Steidle and her husband James and also by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband; Lt. Col. and Command Pilot Gerald "Gerry" D. Cyganowski, Ret. USAF and by her brother and sister in law; Alfred and Mary-Ruth Cyganowski.

Visiting hours will be held Friday, February 20, 2015 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm in the Zis-Sweeney Funeral Home, 26 Kinsley St., Nashua, NH 03060 . A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Parish, 216 East Dunstable Rd., Nashua. Interment will be in Linwood Cemetery, 190 Boston Post Rd. Bypass, Weston. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Lions Club of Merrimack, PO Box 246, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

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June 11, 2015

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he mas a great gal !!!!!! from an old friend.......Bob Price 11

March 19, 2015

Ann G

Please accept my condolences on the recent loss of your loved one. I find comfort in Isaiah 66:13 which says: "Like a man whom his own mother keeps comforting, so I myself shall keep comforting you people."

March 18, 2015

My condolences to the family. Continue to rely on God during this difficult time and know that he hears your prayers: Isaiah 59:1.

March 7, 2015

L J

With deepest sympathy may you fine comfort and peace knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you in your time of grief. John 14:1 Do not let your heart be trouble,have faith in God.

February 25, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

February 20, 2015

My condolences to the family.
Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also on earth.

February 20, 2015

Osborne

DRAW CLOSE TO GOD AND HE WILL DRAW CLOSE TO YOU.(James 4/8) SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

February 19, 2015

May God strengthen and comfort the family during your time of sorrow.

February 19, 2015

John & Shirley Collins

Dru,
So sorry for your loss. Shirley and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

February 18, 2015

Judy Bosquet

So sorry for your loss Dru.

February 18, 2015

Doreen Phillips

Very sorry for your loss, Dru. You and your family will remain in my meditations for peace, comfort and healing. xxx Doreen

February 18, 2015

Eva Bak

Hi Allison and Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Eva Bak

February 18, 2015

e

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

February 18, 2015

My sincerest apologies . May you find comfort at James 1:19

February 17, 2015

V.U.

I'm very sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hands. May God continue to comfort your family (Psalm 9:9,10).

February 17, 2015

The Staff of Zis-Sweeney Funeral Home

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

February 17, 2015

The Staff of St. Laurent Funeral Home

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