Mrs. Patricia Hedman

WATERBURY – It is with profound sadness that the family of Patricia (Denihan) Hedman age 74 of Waterbury, share the news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the Glendale Nursing Home after a brief illness. She was the widow of Thomas Hedman, who passed in February of 2024. 

Pat was born on October 4, 1951 in Derby CT the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Millea) Denihan. Along with her husband Tom they loved camping and ran a camping store for many years on South Leonard St in Waterbury. She was a devoted parishioner of St Francis Xavier parish where she was a member of the Ladies Guild, Legion of Mary. She participated in the Hopeville Neighborhood Association and was an active member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians.

As we reflect on Pat's life, we remember a woman who valued love, laughter, and family above all else. She leaves behind a legacy of dedication and warmth that will resonate within the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know and love her. May she rest in peace in the Lord’s loving embrace.

Left to honor Patricia’s legacy and cherish her memory is her sister, Christine Byrne and her husband Robert of Waterbury and her sister-in-law, Margaret LeBeau as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Marie Hedman and her brother Robert Denihan.

Funeral services for Mrs Hedman will be held on Wednesday August 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. when a Mass of Christian Burial, will be celebrated at St Francis Xavier Church 625 Baldwin St Waterbury CT 06706. Those planning to attend are asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Queen of Peace Mausoleum, Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1987 East Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705 has been honored to care for Patricia and her family during this difficult time. Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence or words of comfort or share a memory of someone important to you. Please visit the funeral home’s tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com to do so. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Patricia, please visit the gift store on our website.