Patty you were a great person who had a smile that would just light up the room and always had a hug to give. I will always remember all the good times we had at Joe's. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.

Mike, Keith and Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers have been with you these past days and wil continue to be.

To Steve Kirsten Jack Jacob & to the rest of your family...my deepest sympathies to all of you...and to Patty my sincere thanks for being there for my son Matt...he loves you with all of his heart & soul....heaven has a new angel to watch over all of you ..Rest in Peace Sweet Lady ...God Bless

may peace be with your family through the days and months ahead.

I am so sorry for your loss. I've known Patty for a long time always a smile just a great person. She will be missed! My thoughts are with all of you!

To Patty's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Her beautiful smile and contagious laugh will not be forgotten. Our BCBSMA family was lucky to have her. Rest in peace Patty...

My deepest sympathy to Patty's friends and family. She was such a wonderful friend. So full of love and laughter. I will always cherish the memories of wonderful times together. I will miss her. May she rest in peace.

I lived next door to The Shanahan Family and grew up with Patty. I am so saddened to hear of her passing. My condolences to the entire family.

Mike I'm so sorry for your loss,she was an amazing person and she was like a second mother to me stay strong love you guys

Patty...I am just heartbroken that you had to leave so sudden and so soon. You'll be missed by so many...but you'll remain forever in all of our hearts! My prayers are with your family and all of your friends. I wish I could be there to say good-bye, but I am down here in Florida. I will be thinking of you! Rest peacefully, Patty!

Patty, rest easy. you were such a wonderful woman to know and I feel lucky to have known you! I will remember you for your infectious smile and sense of humor. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts. love you! Jane Flannery O'Hara

Patty I'm so lucky to have spent Friday with you we laughed and hugged extra tight, you are a wonderful friend. My heart is broken for Mike, Steve and Keith, and her family. I'll miss you always, love you. Marie Harrington

I did not know Patty but her brother Phil has been a friend and colleague for many years. My best wishes for all the family in this sad and painful time.

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Patty, You will be missed by many, You always had a smile on your face and brightened any room you entered. Heaven has a special angel watching over all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.â?¤

My deepest sympathy to Mike, Steve and Keith and all of Patty's family. Patty was such a sweet person and I'm blessed that I knew her. We had some really fun times together with the girls from work. I'm so sad that she was taken so soon. I will always remember her smile! She had the best smile. God Speed Patty!! Love, Wendi Young (friend from Hanson)

You will leave a void always. Patti, you were such a kind, loving, compassionate person.Your smile brought joy to all who were fortunate enough to have known you. love you...Gigi Lydon

My most sincere and deepest sympathy to Mike, Steve and Keith and all of the Shanahan family. I loved Patty like a sister and will always keep her close to my heart. May all her good memories bring comfort during this most difficult time.

Aww patty, why did you leave us so soon. It wasn't your time. I can't tell you how much I'm going to miss you. I will cherish our friendship forever. I will never forget your beautiful smile and your contagious laugh. You will forever be in my heart. I love you.

Patty, you were truly a very beautiful person. I'm blessed to have known you. Words can't even express the sadness we all feel. Your family can cherish the memory that you were such a loved woman. God bless you and your family.

My sincere condolences to your family.. I worked with Patty way back at DelManor Nursing Home, as well as 12 years at Medicare. She attended my wedding in 1991, and I went to hers with Mike.. As well as many fun times out with Evelyn, Irene, Suzie.. She will be missed by so many. Such a wonderful compassionate person.. Prayers to you during this difficult time..

My deepest sympathy to Mike, Steve, Keith and the Shanahan family for your loss. I will always remember Patty's great big smile.. My thoughts and prayer are with you at this very sad and difficult time.

So sorry for your loss. I worked with Patty at BCBS....she was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed...RIP beautiful girl!

My condolences to Patty's loved ones.

To Phil and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Dear Mike, Steve, Keith and family, Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Patty has a special place in our hearts and she always will. Patty has always been part of our family, she is one of my sisters Sharon Agnew best friends. We will think of Patty with love and remember those memories from way back. The poem below I wrote for my Dad and wanted to share it with you. I hope it can bring some healing to your hearts. Patty definitely is a light and Spirit that is going to shine on forever. I sent her love, light and healing. I will miss her. My Mom sends her love to you all as well. The Poem is called Spirit of the Heart. I sent Love, light and healing to you. Spirit of the Heart Thank you For the love you gave For the love I still feel For the love you still send my way Thank you For the light you shined on me The light that still burns bright A light that will always be Thank you For that part of you That is a part of me The part that means so much I know you hear me When I speak to you out loud I know that you've never left my side You are my Guardian Angel The Spirit in my heart I know that you are alive and well in the Spirit World And I know that you are in God's healing light He embraces you in his loving arms Your Spirit sparkles like a star shinning in the night Thank you for the Spirit in my heart D.C.Purslow 1990

We want to express our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all the wonderful Shanahan Family during this very difficult time. Over time may your grief turn to smiles and laughter when remembering all the great times shared with Patty. May all the good times and great memories be shared by all as you remember the great person that she was. Special thoughts to Jerry and Linda and family and Phil and Una and family. I hope to see you all soon.

To Patty's husband, sons, and grandchildren, and to Cathy/Richie, Jerry/Linda, Paul/Mary, Mark/Marie, and Phil/Una, I will always be fond of the Shanahan family and my time spent with them, and I feel your loss deeply. Patty was a sweetheart and full of life, and I will always remember her that way. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you love and peace.

Correction to my prior message. Patty was awesome!

Dear Cathy and family, I am so so sorry for your pain and loss. Party was awesome. Some things are so unexplainable . I wish I was there to pay my respects but had a preplanned trip. Wishing you and your family some peace with treasured memories.

My dearest sympathy to Patty's family at this most difficult time, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Beth Richardson from the class of 1983

Dear mike and family,our thoughts..are with you at this time,as neighbor's she was a lovely lady! SORROW HAS NO WORD'S.. Douglas and Barbara rockland ma.

To the Family, "Patty was truly one of the nicest people I have ever known. She had the biggest heart. She was such a strong person, I remember her telling me that she drove herself to the hospital when she was in labor.. My heart goes out to the family. Love Patty Houldcroft-Smith

My deepest smypathy to Patty's family at a very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I always knew you were my angel here on Earth but now that you have your wings and have become a true angel, fly away my love, fly away from the pain. I love you Patty. With love my angel, Colleen.

We are so sorry for your loss. Tommy and Keith have been friends since preschool and Patty's easy smile, fun sense of humor and warm parenting was a treasure to witness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Keith, Mike and your whole family. Please know Keith we are just down the street whenever you need a shoulder to lean on.

Patty not a day goes by that I don't think of you. My heart aches that I can't pick up the phone to talk to you. It's now a year and I still can't believe your gone. I love and miss you so much.

Steve and Kirsten, We are so sorry for your loss. We know how much your mom enjoyed being a grandmother to Jacob and Jack. Jacob spoke so fondly of her and will miss her so much. Let us know if you need anything at all. Your in our thoughts.

Our deepest sympathy to the Shanahan family. You are all in our thoughts and our prayers. Be at peace knowing that Patty is in heaven forever and we will all meet again.

Dear Mike, Steve & Keith, It was with great sadness that we learned of Patty's sudden passing. We offer our sympathy and deepest condolences to you and the entire Shanahan family on your loss. You have all been in our thoughts and prayers.

Our deepest sympathy to Patty and all of her family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in eternal peace.

My deepest condolences to Patty's family at this most difficult time. May god bless and comfort your family. I had the the privilege of meeting patty while taking care of her mom and I will continue to do so for patty and her family. Patty was one of the most devoted and caring daughters I have met. She will be missed. Rest in peace.

I want to extend my deepest sympathy to Patty's family on her sudden death. She and I went to the same group at Paula's Basic Fitness for a few years where I saw her at least 2 or 3 times a week. She was taken much too early. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Patty's family and friends.

Mike, Steve, & Keith, We are so sorry to hear about this tragic event. Patty was a great person inside and out. The loss you sustained is very tragic and beyond comprehension. I am sure no words of mine can console you but we wish you the best none the less. She will be forever your "Angel" looking over you each and everyday. If there is anything you need please do not hesitate to let us know. Patty was one in a million, a shining star in the sea of darkness. No one will ever be able to replace her in our heart and thoughts. Love Teri & Ray Lyons

I worked with Patty for many years. She was such a beautiful woman and a pleasure to work with. My thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences go out to her family and friends. So sad. xo

To Patty and family, I have no words to describe how deeply sorry I am for your loss, only that my heart felt prayers are with you, may God Bless and Comfort you.

"To Patty's family, I am so sorry to hear of her recent passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you all! My deepest sympathies to you and the entire family. Patty rest in peace with the angels above! I will surely miss you! God bless!