BORN

1932

DIED

2017

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Manasota Memorial Park and Funeral Home

1221 53rd Ave East

Bradenton, Florida

Patricia French Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 9, 2017.

Patricia L French 85 of Palmetto passed away Saturday October 7, 2017. She was born February 15, 1932 in Flint Michigan. She moved to Palmetto with her husband Milton French and her Son Tim in 1962.
Patricia was a Christian; She enjoyed being a Mother and homemaker. Patricia's Passion was Bird watching always looking for a Humming Bird to pop up in the flowers that she loved.She kept up with each new bird nest in her yard. Pat always enjoyed classic music Two of her favorites were" the Three Tenors" and Andrea Bocelli.
She will fondly be remembered as a loving Grandmother.
She is survived by her Son Tim and his wife Diana French, two Grandchildren, Michael and Ashley French as well as four Great grandchildren, Savannah and Austin French and Bryson and Kaylee Reid. They were a joy to her .She is also survived by her sister Cheryle Lyon, of Burton, Michigan. As well as many nieces and nephews.
Patricia is preceded in death by her Husband, Milton E. French, Her Parents Clement and Lulu McGrath of Bradenton as well as siblings, Clem McGrath, Earl "Babe" McGrath, Richard McGrath, Beverly French and Bonnie Wright.
Graveside service will be held on Wednesday October 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the Skyway
Memorial Park 5200 US Hwy. 19 N. Palmetto, Fl. 34221 Manasota Memorial Park and Funeral Home is entrusted with final care.

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October 17, 2017

Darlene Quillan

I was one of the lucky people to got to know Pat. She will always be remembered by me as a wonderful person. Pat always was a joy to be around and I will miss her. God bless the family and know your all in my prayers.

October 13, 2017

TERESA BANEY

MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND SEE YOU THROUGH THIS TERRIBLE TME. LET HIS LIGHT AND BLESSING SHINE DOWN ON YOU AND HELP YOU THROUGH YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME AND ALWAYS.

October 10, 2017

My heart goes out to the family during this most difficult time, for your deep loss. May you find comfort in prayer and gain strength knowing that God "hears your prayers - Jeremiah 29:12, 13 and that he feels your deepest pain - Zechariah 2:8

Deepest sympathy

October 10, 2017

mary ostrowski

I always brought a smile to pats face with my jackets I wore to work. we always laughed a lot. got her coffee in the morning when I worked. helped her with her other needs. miss her smiling facw

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