28, 2018. She is survived by her loving children Rhonda Gonsalves, Kelly (Romero) Gonzales and Glen
(Jennifer) Gonsalves, cherished grandchildren Elijah and Elizabeth Gonzales and Sofia Gonsalves sisters
Ann (Keith) Maingot and Margaret (Herman) Rodriguez brothers Edward (Pat) Collier, Nigel Collier and
Reg Collier along with several loving nieces and nephews.
Born in Trinidad, the fifth of seven children, from her early years Patsy used her talents and sang in the
choir at St Joseph’s Convent which she attended. She was very creative and had a flair for drawing and
painting. She had a good sense of humor and got along well with others.
Patsy finished her schooling at Notre Dame Convent in England and began her working career when she
returned to Trinidad and was always esteemed by her superiors and coworkers as she always put her best
into whatever she did. Besides singing with the Marionettes choir she played musical instruments like the
guitar and cuatro. She joined with others in playing the background music for many a gathering of
family and friends and later this became a common bond for the relationship which would develop
between her and husband Vic who was extremely musically gifted.
Pat emigrated with her husband and three children to the US via Canada and settled in Coral Springs, FL
where she raised her family. A working mother of three, Pat spent 28 years as an Accounting Supervisor
for JM Family Enterprises. A devout Catholic, Pat and her husband Vic were both active in the Cursillo
movement working behind the scenes to provide music and support to grow the faith. In recent years, Pat
even self-published a beautiful book about the rosary.
Family and friends may gather on Sunday, July 1, 2018 from 6 to 8 pm at the KRAEER FUNERAL
HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 1655 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL, 33071. Funeral Mass
will be 11 am Monday, July 2, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 1401 Coral Ridge Drive,
Coral Springs, FL, 33071. In Lieu of flowers, family is requesting contributions to be made to
trustbridgefoundation.org/waystogive/donatenow/ or the Jim and Jan Moran Foundation, 100 Jim Moran
Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL, 33442. Please indicate “Pat Gonsalves Memorial Gift” on the memo line of
your check.
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