Patricia Ann Henderhan, 79, of Canton, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2018 at her home. She was born on April 24, 1938 in Massillon to the late Robert and Agnes (Murphy) Blackford. She was also preceded in death by her brother Jeffrey Blackford. She was a 1956 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a lifelong member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Pat was also a member of the Eagles #2370 and Women of the Moose Chapter 32. Pat’s greatest passion in life was helping others as demonstrated through her 40 years in the nursing field. She retired from Heartland Behavioral Healthcare and spent many years of her nursing career with the prominent, Massillon physician Dr. Isadore Browarsky. In addition, Pat was proud to be one of the original nurses that worked for McKinley Life Care Centre. Throughout her nursing career, Pat touched many lives. In her spare time, Pat enjoyed spending time with her friends whether it was shopping, bargain hunting or having lunch. She was also known by her family as “Grandma Kitty” and loved her cats and dog “Coco” dearly. She will be deeply missed by her six children Cathy (Mike) Roma of Canton, Robin Vega of Hawaii, Robert (Carol) Vega, Jr. of Michigan, Lindsay (Rick Kufta) Long Perry Township, Susan (Fred Haught) Fox of Canton and Larry (Pamela) Henderhan of Canton; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brother Robert Blackford and nieces. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 27th from 6-8 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church with Fr. Weikart officiating. Burial will follow the service at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4940 Tuscarawas St. W, Canton, OH 44710.
Friday, April 27, 2018
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Paquelet Funeral Home
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
St. Joan of Arc
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Starts at 11:30 am (Eastern time)
Calvary Cemetery
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