Patricia Ann “Pat” Hanifen
1923-2018
Hanifen, Patricia Ann “Pat”, 94, of Maple
Drive, Antigonish, and formerly of Cloverville, passed away on
February 16, 2018, in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home,
Antigonish.
Born in Erinville, Guysborough County, she was a daughter of
the late Thomas and Margaret (Kenny) McDonald. When she was
only 10 months old, she was lovingly raised by her aunt and uncle, Wil
and Minnie (McKinnon) McDonald and cousin, Raymond.
Pat always had a kind and gentle nature in everything she did
in life. For over 60 years, she was a member of the
CWL. She created many beautiful pieces of art with her
needlework, many of which hang proudly in her home. Her
freezer was always full of delicious baked goodies to go with the
bottomless pot of tea. Pat loved a good game of cards with
so many great friends who have gone before her and the
“Saturday night games” with Paul and
Gerald.
In 1945, she married the love her life, Jim, and they spent
72 years together. She is also survived by her daughter,
Colleen Hanifen, Antigonish; Martha Durant, Pomquet; 6 grandchildren
and 6 great grandchildren.
Predeceased by her only sister, Marie Hanifen; special
brother, Raymond; sisters-in-law, Jeannette MacDonald, Marguerite
Fell, and Florence Barry-Morell; brothers-in-law, Anselm Hanifen, Bill
MacDonald, Tom Fell, Lawrence Barry, and Everett Morell; and nephews,
Robert and Terry Hanifen.
Special thanks to the wonderful Newfoundland Ladies,
especially Catherine, Ida, Marie, and Marilyn; Dr. Brian Steeves; and
the staff at Tanglewood in the R.K.
Visitation will be held Sunday in C.L. Curry Funeral Home,
135 College Street, Antigonish, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm.
Funeral Mass will be held Monday in St. Ninian Cathedral at 2:00pm,
Reverend Andrew Boyd presiding. Burial in the parish
cemetery in the spring.
In Memoriam, donations to the charity of your choice
appreciated.
Online condolences: www.clcurry.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Patricia Ann Pat Hanifen 19232018.source
Death notice for the town of: Antigonish, Province: Nova Scotia