Denise Lavina Patey
October 28, 1960 to October 9, 2022
Obituary
Passed away at the Health Sciences Centre surrounded by her loving family, Denise Lavina Patey, aged 61 years.
Predeceased by her nephew Matthew House, father-in-law Theo Patey.
Left with a lifetime of fond and loving memories her husband 40 years, Randy Patey; son Shannon (Corinne); granddaughters Chloe and Ava; parents Maxwell and Margaret House; brothers Paul (Jamie), Mervin (Nicole); niece Cheryl (Bradley), nephew Devon, niece Sara; mother-in-law Naomi Patey; sisters-in-law Connie (Edward), Beverley (Fred), Leanne (Sonya); niece Lori (Aaron), nephews Glen (Monica), Joshua, Todd (Tiffany), Emily, Isabella, Robbie, JT, Katlego; many great-nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Denise dedicated her career to social work, and her greatest accomplishment was obtaining her Master’s Degree in Social Work in the months prior to her death.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre for their comfort and support during Denise’s care.
Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Tuesday, October 11 from 7-9pm, and Wednesday, October 12 from 10am-2pm. Funeral service to follow in the Carnell Memorial Chapel at 3pm.
Donations in Denise’s memory may be made to The Gathering Place.
Schedule
Visitations
7-9 p.m. on October 11, 2022
10 a.m.-2 p.m. on October 12, 2022
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
3:00pm, Wednesday October 12th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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So very sorry for your loss. I worked with Denise at CSSD. She was a lovely colleague and a fun person. I enjoyed working with her and know how important her family was to her. She helped make a difference for many families and children.
Margaret Max & all the family , so saddened to hear of Denises passing , I pray in her memory you will find peace . RIP my friend Denise
We are so very sorry to hear of Denise’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences.
by Don & Doris White
I was shocked and very saddened to hear of Denise’s passing. Denise and I met in 2006 when I went to work as a public health nurse at the Viking Bldg. Our offices were on the same floor , and even though we were professionals in different disciplines, we connected on a personal level. Denise was so warm, friendly, down to earth, with a wonderful sense of humour.. I hadn’t seen her in years until last summer we exchanged telephone numbers to get together. It was only a little while ago, I looked for the scrap of paper she had written her number on. To Denise’s family and friends, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Randy and Shannon and family – The pain of grief is as mush a part of life as the joy of love – it is perhaps the price we pay for love. Ron and I recall with fond memories of the time you came to our “after wedding party” with a beautiful gift which we have to this day -14 years later…..There are no words to express our sorrow. Deepest sympathy – Pamela and Ron Rose
Margaret, Max, Randy, Shannon and family,
There are no words to properly express the sadness that is felt, at this time, by everyone who knew Denise. Our lives will never be the same for having known her, she has left a mark on us all. It is her mark of beauty inside and out, of grace and caring, of respect and compassion, of hard work and fun but most of all laughter and love. She was very special.
Our thoughts and love are with you.
Randy and Shannon,
I’m so very sorry. There aren’t really any words to express the magnitude of your loss. Know that I am thinking about you and remembering Denise.
Love,
Ariana
To Denise’s family and friends: please accept my deepest condolences on Denise’s passing. I worked with Denise and collaborated with her many times over the years. She was an easy person to get along with and we always shared a laugh when we saw each other. Denise could keep things in perspective and always provided a refreshing point of view. It was easy to see how much Denise’s family meant to her and she was always eager to share pictures and stories of her granddaughters when I saw her – she would tell me that they were the light of her life. I hope you all find comfort in the difficult days ahead.
My goodness. I’m so sad to hear of Denise’s passing. As a fellow Social Worker, Denise and I had many yarns over the years. I always admired her passion for life, for work, for her family, for her GNP roots and of course for her shoes. Sending condolences to her family at this time. With great love comes great loss. Embrace your memories. Take care, God Bless
Randy and family , Im sorry to hear of Denise’s passing.
Deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories bring you comfort in the coming days.
My sincere,heartfelt condolences to all the family. I had the pleasure of working with Denise several years before my own retirement and I can honestly say she was a great co worker and friend. She had deep empathy and compassion for children and families and was a real team player. Hope wonderful memories are a comfort now and in the future.
Shocked and saddened. That’s how I feel.
How can someone so vibrant, so giving, so kind be taken so soon? It not fair.
As a social worker, Denise had a big heart. She did what she could to remediate unfairness and injustice in this world. She served, inspired, and brought comfort to others. She was immensely proud of her family.
Although I hadn’t seen Denise in ages, I can easily recall how she made me feel, whenever our paths would cross. I can still hear her voice, and picture her warm smile. She was such a bright light, a kind soul (and to many, a kindred spirit).
My heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.
Rest In Peace, Denise.
Patey family and House Family..So sorry to hear off Denise’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time..RIP
Jerry and Gail Warford
I am so very sorry to hear of Denise’s passing. She was always so kind and easy to work with. Loved seeiing her every time that I bumpoed in to her at work or in a store . My deepest condolences to Randy, Shannon and all of her family.
We were so saddened to hear of Denise’s passing. Sending our deepest condolences.
With love, Sharon and Clary.
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Denise. She was a great supporter of social work field education for BSW students studying at Memorial University. While our paths only crossed a few times, her kindness, warmth, and compassion were evident. She had a warm smile, sense of humor. and great sense of style. In every meeting her passion for social work shone through. May you find comfort in knowing the many lives she touched. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that you are able to both grieve your loss and celebrate Denise’s life.
I got to know Denise when I was a field education coordinator at the Memorial University School of Social Work. She always would go the extra mile for students. I so appreciated her kindness, generosity, sense of humour – and her travel tales. She was so excited about her MSW journey – despite all the challenges over the last year.
Know that she loved her family more than anything.
Patey family and House family So sorry we can’t be with at this time. So sorry to hear of Denise’s passing She was wonderful woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
To the Patey family
I worked with Denise several years ago. She was a lovely lady. I was shocked to hear of her passing.. My condolences to the family.
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. A beautiful lady gone far to soon. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends and never forget your cherished memories
My deep condolences to Randy, Shannon and all of the Patey family. Denise was a life force. She knew what she wanted and she went for it. You did well Denise. REst in Peace now.
So sorry to hear of Denise’s passing. I had the privilege of working with Denise in CSSD. She was a fierce advocate for the children of this province. She will be missed tremendously. by her colleagues. My sincere condolences to her family during this very difficult period..
Randy Shannon Margaret Max and families. We were heartbroken to hear off Denise’s passing. She was a beautiful person and we will sure miss her. She will help you through your rough times ahead. God Bless
Delia & Scott
So sorry to hear of Denise’s passing. Such a kind and caring person. I had the pleasure of working with her. Sincere condolences to the family.
Deanne Hunt
Randy, Shannon, Margaret, Max and the family: We were so terribly saddened to learn of Denise’s passing and we know the all of your hearts are broken. Such a young and beautiful life, ending so abruptly! We want to offer our most sincere condolences and pray that you will be given the strength from above to bear this heavy burden that has been placed upon you. May you all feel God’s grace and blessing within your broken hearts.
Most sincerely, Eugene & Shirley Castella
To Randy, Shannon and all of Denise’s family my condolences on Denise’s untimely passing. I had the privilege to work with Denise for many years. Denise was so proud of her work but her primary passion was her family whom she talked about with pure love and adoration in her eyes especially her son. She was so very proud. Hold your memories of her beautiful life close. She will always be in your heart.
Paul and Jamie and all the families. So sorry to hear about the passing of Denise. Reading all the comments show what an inspiring lady she was with the willingness to help whenever she could. Hold on to your memories and one day your tears will be a smile when you speak of her. Fly high with the Angels sweet lady.
We’re Very sorry for your loss of a treasured family member. Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.
Randy, Shannon and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I was shocked to learn of her untimely passing. Denise and I worked very closely together in CSSD to ensure the provincial delivery of the Provincial Child Welfare System, in fact I would have been lost without her support. Denise was a fierce ally for children in this province, making sure whatever she could do to improve their service was met and to support social workers delivering this critical service. Her professionalism and dedication were remarkable. While we were very busy, she always took the time to ensure those around her were well, her caring was unbounded. I never met her family and yet I feel I know each of you because of the many stories and pictures she shared, tied to her love and pride in each of you. I trust your many memories of her positive, funny and loving personality will carry you through the sadness you are currently experiencing.
So sorry to hear of Denise’s passing. She was a great social worker and I enjoyed working with her so much. Sending my sincere condolences to the family.
I was so sad to hear this news on Sunday. My sincere condolences to Denise’s family, friends, and colleagues. A beautiful soul gone way too soon. Denise was well known and respected throughout the social work community in NL. She was an incredible ally for the MUN School of Social Work field team working quietly and diligently behind the scenes to ensure students had placement learning opportunities in child protection. May it help her family to know she was so well thought of. RIP Denise. ❤️🩹
My sincere condolences to Denise’s family. I had the pleasure of working with Denise in CSSD. I enjoyed talking to Denise and hearing her stories of her cabin and her travels – especially Portugal. She was a strong person who I loved chatting with. God Speed Denise. s
To Randy, Shannon and the Patey and House families; I was shocked and saddened when I learned of Denise’s passing on Sunday. I remember when Denise started her social work journey and the energy and compassion she had for the work was so impressive. She was a wonderful team mate who put others needs before her own. Her love for her family was just beautiful and I always enjoyed all the pictures she shared of family trips and gatherings. I was very proud to see that she completed her Master’s despite the challenges she faced. It was a privilege to call her my colleague and my friend. She will be truly missed. Hold tight to all the wonderful memories you have. They will help sustain you through these dark days. And provide great comfort when all the tears have dried.
I was so saddened to hear of Denise’s passing. I had the privilege of working with her and she was always a bright light in the office who could make you laugh during the darkest days which was needed in our line of work (hers being social work and mine being Human Resources).
May she be healthy and at peace in her next life.
Condolences to her family and friends.
To the Patey and House families so saddened to hear about the loss of Denise May God hold you and comfort you in this difficult time take time together to share in the beautiful memories that you all shared with her God Bless you all
I was so sorry to hear of Denise’s passing. Thinking about all of her family and friends at this difficult time. May your memories of happier days help ease your pain as you grieve this tremendous loss. Denise was a colleague of mine in the social work community and she will be greatly missed by many. Rest In Peace Denise, you made the best of your time and made this world a better place by your presence.
Denise was my first supervisor when I began my career as a social worker. While my time on her team was relatively short, she certainly left a lasting impact. She always knew how to keep things in perspective and was so incredibly kind and thoughtful. I am so deeply sorry to hear of her passing and my condolences to all of her family members and fellow colleagues in the social work community.
To: Denise’s Family
So sorry to hear of Denise’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
To Randy, Shannon, Max, Margaret, Paul,Mervin and extended family members.
We are shocked and saddened with the news of Denise’s passing away. Our prayers is that through the darkest night our God’s love will surround you with His strength and peace. He will fill your hearts with comfort. Although your world is shaken God will hold you fast in his loving arms.
Alvin and Daphne
Randy, Shannon, Margaret and families,,
We are so saddened to hear of Denise’s passing. Denise was such a positive person with a big heart and an inspiration to those who knew her. We saw her just over a month ago and her future plans still included another trip to Portugal.!!! That’s COURAGE. May memories of your loved one help ease the loss you feel today and may her free spirit live on in each and one of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. RIP Denise. You will be missed.
I had the privilege of working with Denise over the years at CSSD and coordinating student placements through the School of Social at MUN. She would go the extra mile for for her team and was a wonderful person to work with. I loved hearing about her trips especially cruises and always get the shoes! My sympathies to her family and our Social Work community. She will be missed.
Such sad and shocking news, to hear about the loss of your beautiful loved one. From growing up together on “The Head”, to graduating high school, she was a true bright spark in my life. There was never a dull moment when we were together. I have so many wonderful memories of our time together, that I couldn’t just pick one that was more special. Hold tight to the memories, for they are the legacy of love. She may not be here in person, but she will always be there within you, and you will feel the love that she left behind, always within your hearts. Rest peacefully, my dear friend.
Max, Margaret & Family, Randy &Family
Saddened to hear of Denise’s passing. Thinking if you all. Sincere Condolences,
God Bless Sheila & Alvin
Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of Denise. We extend our deepest sympathy to you regarding the loss of your precious wife, mother and daughter.
I feel privileged to have worked with Denise and she could be counted on to put things in perspective and keep things real. If I remember anything about Denise, it was the love she had for her family.. Denise shared openly the love and respect she had for her mom, dad and siblings. When she talked of her husband Randy it was with a smile and a tangible sense of happiness.. I never met Shannon, but i know from Denise that he was the centre of her universe and her guiding star. Chloe and Ava made her smile, and anyone she spoke to about them smiled right along with her. My deepest condolences go out to her family at this time, she will undoubtedly be missed my many.
So sorry for your loss. Denise was a great co worker / friend.
Lucretia Brown
I am so sorry to hear of Denise’’s passing. I knew Denise as an undergraduate social work student when I worked as field coordinator at MUNs Faculty of Social Work. She was a passionate, and dedicated individual who from all accounts, made a large mark in her social work career. My condolences to her family. May she Rest In Peace.
I am so sorry to hear about Denise’s passing. I didn’t actually work with Denise, but we had many conversations on holidays and where I could go etc. God bless you and may you rest in Peace. My condolences to her family
We were very saddened to hear of Denise’s passing. Every time we saw her, there was a good chat and a good laugh. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do at this sad time, please let us know. Treasure your memories, she is never far as she will be in your hearts forever.
Sending love and prayers to you all.
Kirby, Jeanann, and Ashlyn Biggin.
So shocked to hear of Denise’s passing. She was a wonderful Social Worker and was such a help to me when I was completing my BSW. Deepest condolence to her family. May she Rest In Peace.
My deepest condolences to Denise’s family. I worked with her for many years – I heard many stories of her family- you guys were her heart and soul. With her commitment and passion for her work, as well as her fancy shoes and a twinkle in her eye, Denise was indeed a great person to work with. She is gone far too soon.
To the Patey family,
So sorry to hear of Denise’s passing, she was very kind and a great social worker. She will truly be missed.
Joanne Dinn
My deepest condolences to Denise’s family. We worked together at the Viking Building. She was a vibrant lady who was passionate about her work and I will always remember her kindness and how she welcomed me to the team. I’m so sorry to hear of her passing..
I am truly sorry for your loss. Denise was my supervisor for a number of years and made a very tough job so much easier with her big heart, caring nature and willingness to always lend an ear and give a word of support. She was a treasure. What a difference she has made for so many people! I know how much she loved you. So very sorry. She will never be forgotten by anyone who met her or enjoyed her lovely smile and great sense of humor. Bless you.
Sending our deepest condolences to Randy, Shannon & family. Thinking about you at this time.
Margaret, Max and family; I was heartbroken to read of Denise’s passing. Tho I haven’t seen Denise for a number of years, I often think of the summers full of fun times we had together in Cow Head. Babysitting Mervin was especially fun, but I won’t give away any secrets! Terry and I send our thoughts and prayers to you all. God Bless. Fly high with the angels, Denise. 💕
Randy, Shannon, Max, Margaret, Paul, Mervin and family, so sorry to here of Denise passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time..
I was so saddened to read this news. I worked with Denise for several years . Denise was certainly amongst the most professional social workers I have ever dealt with. She was warm, caring and compassionate.
Sending the most heartfelt condolences to her family at this difficult time. RIP .
I was so very sad to hear of Denise’s passing. We completed our undergrad social work degree together and I have many fond memories of her. My condolences to her family.
Randy and family,
Our hearts are broken to hear of Denise’s passing . We are so very sorry and keeping you close in our hearts and in our thoughts . Hugs, Glenys and John
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Denise’s passing. We graduated from social work together in 2000 and crossed paths many times in our careers. She was a beautiful person and a passionate social worker. Thinking of all her friends and family at this difficult time.
My condolences Randy to you and your family. Hugs.
To Max, Margaret & family, Randy & family
We are so sorry to hearing of Denise’s passing. Our deepest condolences to all her family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Our thoughts snd prayers are with you all. May she Rest In Peace.
To Denise’s Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Denise’s passing.
My sincere condolences to her family.
She was such a lovely lady. A pleasure to work with. We had a lot of laughs. I last spoke to her at Confederation Building at a retirement party a few years ago. May She Rest In Peace and Love.
Mary Tobin-Hickey
To The Patey and House family.
Sorry for the loss of a beautiful soul she was a very kind hearted loving lady with a beautiful smile and would go arms link to help anyone she knew, hold your beautiful memories close to your heart ❤️ and God will give you the strength to go forth in the coming days ahead. God Bless. RIP Denise.
To Max,Margaret & Family:
So sorry to hear of Denise’s passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, please accept my deepest sympathy, God Bless you all
Randy, Shannon and family. I am so sorry to hear of Denise’s passing. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. Denise was a welcome addition and blessing to our family. May God grant you the strength and courage to get through the days and weeks ahead. Sending lots of love and prayers to you and your family. Please know Wayne’ and I are here if you need anything. We love you. Wayne and Mona ❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏
Very saddened to hear of Denise’s passing. Sincere condolences to the family. We connected through work, particularly work in Labrador. Denise was very professional and always there to make a difference.
Sending my condolences to all of of Denise’s family and friends. I worked with Denise over the last ten years – we shared many laughs at the office! She spoke so highly of her family and all her wonderful travels! She will be truly missed. Thinking if you all at this difficult time. .
I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to Randy and the family .
Randy and Shannon I just heard of Denise’s passing. I send you and your entire family my deepest condolences.
Condolences to you all. I worked with Denise for a number of years, and was always impressed with her professionalism , warmth and commitment to her profession. Thinking of all of you during this time.
Randy and family, we were so sad to hear of Denise’s passing. Denise was a beautiful person with a very kind heart. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time in your lives.
Randy and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. Catherine and Hiram
Randy and family, I was so sorry to hear about Denise’s passing. We were classmates during undergrad and I remember how she was always so kind and supportive. My thoughts are with you all as we remember and celebrate her life.
My condolences to you and your family
Denise was a kind and caring person
Always there to help you
So sorry to hear about the passing of your love one,my deepest heartfelt condolences to each and everyone of you
We are heartbroken to hear of Denise’s passing. Sending love and our deepest condolences to you Randy, Shannon and all the family.
All our love,
John, Lisa, Melissa & Johnny
xoxoxo