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A devoted mother, Patty supported her children through
PTA events and more. Her kitchen was the heart of her
home, where she created her famous tea rings and home-
made applesauce for her grandchildren. She had a remark-
able ability to prepare a welcoming meal at a moment’s
notice, from roast dinners to a plate of spaghetti or chick-
en. Sundays were special, with roasts that filled the house
with love and the aroma of her cooking, while the kids ea-
gerly nibbled warm rye bread from the bakery on the drive
home from church.

Patty loved to entertain, filling her home with laughter,
friends, and a late-night card game or two—always accom-
panied by her signature “pussycat” cocktails. She had a zest as her six great-grandchildren: Theodore and Henry
for life and embraced travel with Ron, exploring unforgetta- Purdy, Vito and Valentino Esparo, and Millie and Wyatt
ble destinations such as Scotland, New Zealand, Hawaii, Las Purdy. Patty also leaves behind her brother, Bernard
Vegas, and European river cruises, with Germany holding a Wirkus (Donna); a son-in-law, Paul Janicki, who will
special place in their hearts. Wherever they went, Patty’s miss their shared birthday; many nieces and nephews;
warmth and kindness made lasting connections, and she and her dearest lifelong friend, Arden Mahon, whose
delighted in experiencing local cultures and cuisines. love and friendship was her source of great laughs and
joy.
In her later years, Patty discovered a passion for mahjong
and played weekly in Myrtle Beach. She also embraced In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be
her creative side, becoming an avid painter who produced made in Patty’s loving and generous memory to:
beautiful works on porcelain and canvas. Many of her piec-
es remain treasured gifts to her family and friends. Patty
and Ron shared a love for the arts, wine, food and fre- Compass Lodge #9
quently visited Brookgreen Gardens SC, where they found Almoner’s Fund
peace, inspiration, and joy. 50 North Main Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
Above all, family was everything to Patty. She was prede-
ceased by her parents and her brother, Nelson French, and
is survived by her devoted husband, Ronald Hansen Sr., and Patty’s legacy of love, warmth,
their loving children: Marcia Hansen, Kristine Hall (August and kindness will forever be
Garbatini), and Ronald Hansen Jr. (Courtney). Her memory
will live on in her adored grandchildren: Amanda Esparo cherished by all who knew and
(Vito), Erica Purdy (Jeffrey), Alicia Purdy (Kevin), Nicholas loved her.
Hall (Michelle), Serena Hansen, and Daen Hansen; as well

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