Passing of Pat Hargadon
Avon nurses Pat Hargadon (right) and Fiona Moriarty
It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Pat Hargadon, Avon breast cancer nurse counsellor at ARC Cancer Support House in Eccles St., Dublin. From the first time I met Pat at a Europa Donna Ireland conference, I was struck by her warmth and friendliness. Speaking recently to Fiona Moriarity, the Avon breast cancer nurse counsellor at ARC Cancer Support House in Cork, Fiona told me how much help Pat had been to her when she first took on the role as the Avon nurse counsellor in Cork.
Pat will be a sad loss all of us who have known and worked with her and our heartfelt sympathies go to her husband Eamonn, her children, grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral will take place today (Tuesday) in St. Joseph’s Church, Glasthule arriving for 11.30 o’clock Mass followed by cremation in Mt. Jerome. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired, to ARC Cancer Support or The Blackrock Hospice.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal
Deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Pat’s death this morning. Thanks for letting us know – I hope to be able to make the funeral (might see you there?)
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I am very saddened at this news. I knew that she had cancer but still to hear of her passing is terrible shock. A lovely lady
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What a lovely picture of Fiona and Pat – you can see the warmth and affection betweent them. May her soul rest in peace and deepest symapthies to her family at this sad time
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I met Pat on several occasions at various cancer conferences – like you said, she always struck me as warm and friendly. What sad news.
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Pat did wonderful work at ARC and she will indeed be sadly missed.
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RIP Pat
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So sorry to hear of the death of this lovely lady
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Very sad news indeed – I knew Pat from ARC and she was a wonderful support to me at a time I needed it most
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desperately sad news
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I did not know Pat, but every time I hear of another sister losing the battle, I take pause and am sad. RIP Pat. Sounds like she touched lots of folks.
Rachel
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Thanks Marie for sharing this. The stark reality of what cancer can do. Please give my condolences to the family. It sound like Pat really left a legacy!
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Pat was an amazing person. She was my support in the early days of my cancer diagnosis and l learnt so much from her. She was warm, friendly, fun, spiritual and practical. A wonderful person who gave so much of herself. Her loss is imeasurable and I will remember her with appreciation and affection always.
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I’m so sorry to read of this loss. From your description Pat sounds like a gem. Even her picture exudes a gentle and loving personality. I’m sure she will be sorely missed not only by her family, but by all those whom she helped.
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