Patricia HANSEN Obituary

HANSEN, Patricia Kay. Passed away on 23 March 2020 aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Brian, mother of Athena and the late Garth. Sister of Noel. A private cremation has been held.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Mar. 28, 2020.

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Dear Athena and Brian,

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of dear Pat. I have such fond memories of Pat throughout our years together at dancing. I remember her always smiling and happy. She was such a kind and caring person. I am sending you love and thoughts at this very sad time.

Lucy Harvey xx

Lucy Harvey

April 4, 2020

Dear Athena and Brian
Tammy, Lucy and I have learned with great sadness today of Pat's passing and we send our heartfelt sympathy to you both.
Pat was such a lovely friend to us through all the fun and exciting years of the girl's dancing with Marie's school, to say nothing of the help she so readily gave us with the annual making of costumes for the concerts. I know too that any Mum who was needing sewing help in some way, Pat was cheerfully there and willing to give her all.
Pat was very talented with her dressmaking skills and loved being one of the dancing Mum's. I remember she always had some funny little story to tell us- the other Mum's- as we sat through the weekly class. She had a great sense of humour and I remember fondly the many laugh's we shared together.
Athena, it is so very hard to lose your dear Mum, we send our love and thoughts to you at this very difficult time.
With our love and sympathy
Heather, Lucy and Tammy Harvey

April 4, 2020

Dear Athena and Brian,
We are thinking of you both at this very difficult time. We remember Pat so dearly - always full of fun with a wide smile and an infectious laugh. Willing to help out others with costume design, sewing, hair and makeup. Sending you both much love, Judy and Emma Norrie xoxo

April 3, 2020

Dear Athena & Brian, Sending you lots of love and comfort, we are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you & remembering our own memories of Pat at this difficult time. May she now rest in peace. Love Noel, Justine, Mike, Anthony, Rhonda, Bob & Angharad xx

Justine Ward

April 1, 2020

Vanessa Bristow

March 30, 2020

Dear Athena and Brian As I write these words Pats beautiful smile is beaming back at me. In all our years of living in different countries we always held each other in our hearts. Vanessa and I remember her as a great friend and of course a fantabulous seamstress who helped us create some fantastic outfits for the dancing competitions and Marie's shows. We are so glad we got to share some fun times together and Pat will always be a special memory in our treasure trove of loved ones.
Sincerest condolences, Sandra & Vanessa Bristow.

March 30, 2020

Dear Athena and Brian,

I have learned of the sad passing of your dear Pat.

Many years ago, always around the same time, (September?), I would telephone Pat. "Hello Pat", I would say, tentatively, and the person on the other end of the phone would laugh, and say, "Janet, I have been expecting your call. How can I help you?" And we would talk about costumes and sewing, and Marie's dance concert, and you lovely girls, and she would explain to me how to do the best job in whatever costume challenge I was facing. Sometimes I would even drive out to your house, and she would demonstrate the solution to my sewing problem, or offer to help me with my predicament. Her dress-making skills were legendary. Pat was always patient, kind and lenient with me, and she would no doubt be surprised to know that these days I make dozens of costumes annually. Her helpful advice has stood me in good stead.

Athena and Brian, in this challenging and sad time you are facing more challenges and sadness. Although I know Pat has not been "with you" for some time, this final goodbye from her must be hard to bear. Pat was a gracious lady, hard-working and good-humoured.

Please know that my family and I remember her with fondness, and that we are thinking of you at this sad time.

Janet Austin

March 30, 2020

Janet Austin

March 30, 2020

Dearest Pat,
Thank you for so many wonderful dancing memories. You were always there to offer your encouragement and support and to make sure we always had the best dance costumes in town.
You were a great friend to my mum Dianne and will always be remembered as a kind loving and generous person. We are all extremely lucky and blessed to have had you in our lives.
Rest in peace darling Pat.
Love Paula and Dianne

Paula Dunbar

March 30, 2020

Dearest Pat

Your kindness, encouragement and love will never be forgotten.
Thank you for all the years you shared your incredible dress making talent and skills, with so many in my dance school who needed help. You were always so generous with your time, and I will never forget the friendship we shared Pat. I will treasure the memories and carry them in my heart always.
Rest in peace my dear friend.


Brian and Athena we send you both our deepest sympathy and prayers.
With love
Marie and Ken xx

Marie Stow

March 30, 2020

HANSEN, Patricia Kay (Pat). Passed away on March 23, 2020. (Pat) your kindness and generosity helping so many in my dance school with your dressmaking talent will always be remembered. Thank you for all the years of friendship and love. I will cherish the memories always. Marie Stow

March 31, 2020

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