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Patricia Melancon Obituary

Patricia Fitzpatrick Melancon died peacefully in her sleep on May 15, 2018. Visitation will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Wednesday May 16th at 5:00pm until 8:00pm. Visitation will resume at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Thursday May 17th at 10:30am until Mass of Christian burial at 12:00pm. Interment will immediately follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Patty was born in Aryshire, IA and raised in Milford, IA. She was a graduate of St. Anthony School of Nursing in Carroll, Iowa and practiced as a registered nurse until she quit nursing to raise her three children. She worked at Brighton Academy School as a school nurse and receptionist. She was an Irish Catholic to the core and cherished her Midwest roots and heritage. Patty is a long time parishioner of St. Thomas More and was active in the senior ministry until her health declined and took up residence at The Haven. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Honora O'Brien Fitzpatrick, her beloved husband John Miller Melancon, and infant son John Leo. She is survived by her daughters, Lori Talamo (Steve), Elizabeth Harlan (Jeff), and son John Melancon (Teresa), and Grandchildren John Melancon, Brent Talamo, Megan Talamo, Ryan Talamo, Grace Harlan, and Kate Harlan, her brother-in-laws Lolan Melancon (Faye), Edward Melancon, and sister-in-law Anne Doub (Lloyd). The family would like to extend their gratitude to Susan Howick and family for their love and support. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Carpenter House Hospice of Baton Rouge.

Published by The Advocate from May 15 to May 17, 2018.
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John, Lori, and Liz,
My condolences on the loss of your mother. As attested to by many here, what a lovely, sweet, caring lady! I am grateful to have known her.
Love,
Joey Laville

May 25, 2018

I didn't know of Patty's death until I heard it announced in prayers for the deceased at STM mass. She was the nicest lady, and I'm sincerely sorry for your loss.

Brenda Fryoux

May 21, 2018

John so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and the family.

Michelle Gardner

May 17, 2018

Lori and Family
We enjoyed your Mother's company at many different occasions.
She was a lovely person...Thank you for letting us get to know her.
The Conti Family

May 16, 2018

Patty was lovely person who will be missed by me and her Haven family. May she rest in peace!

Carol Ammons

May 16, 2018

Our heartfelt sympathy to all family members of Patricia (Fitzpatrick) Melancon. She was the loveliest lady, ever, who would assist anyone at anytime. We will miss her forever. May she rest in Heavenly Peace.
Jerry and Mary Kay (Doerning) Dittberner.

May 16, 2018

My prayers have been with all of you. May she truly rest in peace now! My condolences to all in the family. Frances L.

May 16, 2018

Dear Lori, Liz, and Johnny,

I was very sorry to hear of Aunt Patty's death. She was a lovely woman. I will keep her, all of you, and your families in my prayers.

Eric Wycoff

Eric Wycoff

May 16, 2018

So sorry , Lori and Steve. My prayers are with you and your family.
Miriam Gonzalez

May 15, 2018

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