Obituary: Patricia Murphy Bolten

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December 28, 1946 – March 17, 2025
Patricia Murphy Bolten, a luminous soul whose creativity touched countless lives, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, at the age of 78. A gifted artist, writer, and poet, Patricia lived her life with depth, passion, and unshakable grace.
Born on December 28, 1946, Patricia brought color into the world from her earliest days. Her art was more than expression—it was a lens through which she revealed beauty, pain, truth, and wonder. Her poetry spoke in quiet, powerful rhythms, illuminating the corners of the human spirit that too often go unseen. As a writer, she wove words with care, crafting stories and reflections that resonated deeply with those who read them.
Beyond her creative gifts, Patricia was a devoted mother—a role she cherished above all. She nurtured with patience, loved with fierceness, and led with a wisdom that will echo through generations.
To know Patricia was to be reminded of life’s poetry, its light and shadow, its sorrow and joy. Her legacy lives on in every brushstroke, every stanza, and every heart she helped shape.
She is deeply missed and forever remembered.

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