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Patricia Swain Obituary

Patricia A. Swain, nee Fitzgerald, of Western Springs. Beloved wife of Edmund. Loving mother of Edmund (Marcia) and Patti (Mark) Stark. Cherished Grammy of Alec, Mackenzie, Dylan, Griffin, Ryan and Kelly. Mrs. Swain was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and, with her mom and dad, moved to LaGrange in the early 1960s. Mrs. Swain served as a music teacher for many years. She earned her music degree from DePaul University and went on to form the music programs at St. Barbara and St. Cletus Schools. Pat later served as a private piano teacher. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:15 a.m. Monday from the funeral home to St. John of the Cross Church for Mass at 9:45am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Funeral info 708-352-6500

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Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Feb. 26, 2011.

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February 23, 2012

Mom,
I miss you so very much. You were a wonderful mom and a perfect soul. xo-your powderpuff

Doug Meinhardt

March 7, 2011

Ed, so very, very sorry to hear about her passing. I could tell you loved her dearly. I hope you and your kids are coping well.

Valerie, John, Felicia and Luke Hennessey

March 7, 2011

Dear Ed, Patti and Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Patti will always be with you. We hope you find comfort in knowing that so many people care about you.

Kristine Walitschek-Shore

March 3, 2011

Ed, Patti and family-

So sorry to here of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time

Mark Stark

March 3, 2011

She was my mother and my friend. I remember our dinners with just Mom and Dad. She accepted me into the Swain family with open arms and a loving heart. I miss her.

Norma & Eugene Lorenc

March 3, 2011

Dear Patti, So sorry for your loss and sorry that Uncle Eugene and I could not be there. I really enjoyed your mom, I think if we had lived closer we would have become very good friends. I loved her smile and sense of humor. She will continue to watch over you and her lovely grandchildren. Our condolences to you father and brother also. Love you, Aunt Norma

Arthur Gilbbert

March 1, 2011

My love and prayers go out to you and all your children, during this great lose.

February 28, 2011

Swain Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your moms passing.Ihave many warm memories of her as my singing teacher.She was always so kind and thoughtful.I am sure she is singing among the angels. Shari Smith Bescher and Patricia Smith

Chuck, Jane, and Hank Greening

February 28, 2011

Ed -
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We are keeping your mom and the Swain family in our prayers.

February 27, 2011

Patti, you and your family are in our prayers. I remember your mother fondly in grade school when my sister Patty and I would walk by your house on the way to our home and she would greet us with a smile. Peggy (Ambrose) Glenski

February 27, 2011

Dear Ones: It is with sincere sympathy that we express our condolences to you all at the death of dear Pat. We remember her as a caring, sensitive and delightful friend who loved to hear the stories of our large and active family. As Proverbs 31 says: " Pat speakes with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. Many women do noble things, but she surpasses them all." May Pat rest in the Presence of our dear Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and may her family be comforted in knowing this truth.. We love you, Maggie and Pat Sullivan

Mary and John Phlbin

February 27, 2011

Once upon a time we were all parents together at Fenwick and Notre Dame, the glory days! Our sympathy to the Swain family, from
Mary and John Philbin

Christine (Kwak) Pacek

February 27, 2011

What a wonderful lady! The entire Kwak family has so many happy memories of Mrs. Swain throughout our St Cletus days. Her music now fills Heaven! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.- Christine and family

JC and CHris Kirkwood

February 27, 2011

Eddie, my sympathies and prayers are with you and your family.
I am so sorry for your family. Your mom will always be remembered as a very loving and wonderful woman. She will be sadly missed by all who know her. Your mom's laugh added such warmth to any room she graced.

Brian J Cronin

February 27, 2011

Patti,
God Bless your mother. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
-The Cronin's

Kitty Vecchio

February 27, 2011

What a delightful women. Please know how sorry we are for yoir loss. You are all in our prayers. Love, Kitty, Bud, Anthony and George.

Tom Hackett

February 26, 2011

You will always be remembered and loved .

February 26, 2011

Patti, your family is in our prayers with the loss of your mother. We send our love to your entire family during this difficult time.

February 26, 2011

To sorry to hear about your Mom....many fond memories of her from St. Cletus...always remember her with a smile on her face and a lilt of Irish laughter in her voice....Godspeed Pat!

peg McLaughlin

February 26, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. i will always remember how sweet, loving and welcoming your mom has been over the 20 plus years I have known here. What a wonderful woman!

Peggy Mclaughlin

February 26, 2011

Frank and Beth Berger send their Love and support to you and your family.

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