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Heroes & Villains => Holte Enders in the Sky => Topic started by: Meanwood Villa on November 20, 2013, 10:03:27 AM

Title: Jo Pattison 19/02/48 - 26/10/13
Post by: Meanwood Villa on November 20, 2013, 10:03:27 AM: My Mum. In her early teens she was an avid follower of Alvechurch. In the late 60s, studying and having family connections in Yorkshire there was a brief dalliance with Leeds (I know) but really from the moment she started going out with my Dad in 1966 she'd become part of the Villa family.

She indulged her husband and sons' obsession with all things claret and blue with her characteristic patience and generosity. She loved nothing more than spending time with us and was a regular attender at Villa Park over the years, even braving the away end at Fratton Park.

Her last visit was 14th September this year against Newcastle. It was my brother's birthday and my Mum brought a cake. She restrained herself from singing "Happy Birthday" but proceeded to hand out the cake outside the Bartons, saying "he can't be embarrassed, he's 38 now"

So if you saw a mad woman handing out cake that day that was my Mum and we all loved her dearly. She has left a huge hole in our family but we are struggling on, memories like the one above will live forever.
Title: Re: Jo Pattison 19/02/48 - 26/10/13
Post by: Simon Ward on November 20, 2013, 10:06:18 AM: Sorry to hear about your loss MV. Keep thinking happy thoughts! Praying for you and your family.
Title: Re: Jo Pattison 19/02/48 - 26/10/13
Post by: Dr Butler on November 20, 2013, 10:14:32 AM: yep...so sorry to hear that MV. RIP Jo
Title: Re: Jo Pattison 19/02/48 - 26/10/13
Post by: Darlo Dave on November 20, 2013, 11:19:58 AM: A similar tale with my mother's adoption to the claret and blue cause. She's had to put up with my father, brother and me, and our Villa obsession. She loves it now though, and is often seen in away ends all over the country.

Can't comprehend what you're going through. All the best to you and yours though, mate. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Title: Re: Jo Pattison 19/02/48 - 26/10/13
Post by: dave shelley on November 20, 2013, 11:32:34 AM: Sincere condolences to you and your family MV. Try and stay strong.
Title: Re: Jo Pattison 19/02/48 - 26/10/13
Post by: villalion on November 20, 2013, 04:53:54 PM: Sincere condolences to you and your family fella.
Title: Re: Jo Pattison 19/02/48 - 26/10/13
Post by: newtonsballs on November 20, 2013, 05:12:08 PM: ** Her last visit was 14th September this year against Newcastle. It was my brother's birthday and my Mum brought a cake. She restrained herself from singing "Happy Birthday" but proceeded to hand out the cake outside the Bartons, saying "he can't be embarrassed, he's 38 now" **

That made me smile. Let memories like that be your strength. RIP - your mum.
Title: Re: Jo Pattison 19/02/48 - 26/10/13
Post by: flybo on November 20, 2013, 05:38:47 PM: thinking of you and your family at this sad time
Title: Re: Jo Pattison 19/02/48 - 26/10/13
Post by: Louzie0 on November 20, 2013, 05:47:34 PM: So sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds as if your mum has left you with some lovely memories but it is probably very difficult for you all, right now. RIP, Jo, and best wishes to you and your family, MV.
Title: Re: Jo Pattison 19/02/48 - 26/10/13
Post by: Virgil Caine on November 20, 2013, 06:01:57 PM: My condolences to you and your family.
Title: Re: Jo Pattison 19/02/48 - 26/10/13
Post by: frank on November 20, 2013, 08:24:46 PM: Jo was my sister-in-law. After she met my brother she converted to Villa and became a committed Villan. With Ken, Andrew and Michael she was a regular on the Holte Lower, where she would dispense coffee, chocolate bars and optimism.
Title: Re: Jo Pattison 19/02/48 - 26/10/13
Post by: amfy on November 23, 2013, 11:42:47 PM: I remember your mum handing out cake after the Newcatle game! It was very welcome. She was obviously a lovely lady and you will have some very special memories to sustain you.