Patricia Byrnes

Patricia Carolyn Aronson Byrnes, born February 22, 1927, passed away quietly in her sleep on Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was cared for in her last days by her devoted son, James Alan Gast. Patricia was predeceased by her parents Harry J. and Clara (Mendelson) Aronson and her beloved brother Dr. Robert M. Aronson. She is survived by her sons, James (Anne) Gast and Michael (Susan) Gast, her seven grandchildren (Peter, Margaret, Brian, Zachary, Jeremy, Sarah and Daniel), and her 11 great grandchildren. Patricia was a lifelong educator with a masters in Education. She spent 30 years as a primary school teacher and a reading specialist. She enjoyed quilting, golf, travel, and reading. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Quilters Guild.

Private services were held at Cress Funeral Home and she is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Patricia asked that donations be made to Project Linus of Madison at https://www.projectlinusmadison.org/ways-to-help .

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road Madison
(608) 238-3434