Please join me in extending best wishes to Barb Patnaude, who is retiring from the University on July 15, 2015. Barb started at Notre Dame in the year 2000 and has been a valuable member of the Donor Services team where she has worked in Alumni Files and the Lettershop. Barb is the resident expert in John Affleck-Graves acknowledgement letters and tax receipts, and during her tenure she has been an important part of the exponential improvements and automation of processes in the Lettershop.
Barb will be remembered for her dedication and strong work ethic; her positive attitude has undeniably helped make Donor Services a pleasant place to work. In addition, she has been a friend to all with her thoughtfulness and quiet encouragement.
Barb looks forward to traveling and spending more time with friends and family, especially visits with her two granddaughters who live in California. We will definitely miss Barb, but a well-deserved respite for her. Congratulations Barb and Terry!
A job posting for the position of Lettershop Coordinator will be available in the near future.
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Sharon Rankert
Barb, thanks for your dedication and devotion to Our Lady’s University. It was an honor being your colleague. I will miss your infectious smile and kindness. God bless you abundantly in retirement.
Barb Congratulations and enjoy your retirement.
Congratulations Barb! You are such a lovely person and I am so glad to have been able to work with you, even if it was for a limited amount of time. Enjoy the good life!
Barb, congratulations on your retirement!! Good luck in the next steps of your journey!
You will be missed.
Best,
Geoff
Congratulations Barb! I’m very happy for you and hope you have lots and lots of fun making great memories for and with your family.
I will miss knowing your just a phone call away and seeing you at our department gatherings.
Live – Love – Laugh
Best wishes Barb! Thank you for your loyal service to Notre Dame.
Barb,
I will miss you and your sweet demeanor. I am so happy you will be able to take time for family and be able to travel as well. Enjoy your retirement!
God bless your new journey!
Lynn
Barb, I’m so happy to hear you will be able to spend more time with your sweet granddaughters and you family in California. It has been a delight working with you, and I’m going to miss your gentle, positive and friendly disposition. Happy retirement, and I wish you the very best!
Congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life ahead!
Barb, I am so happy for you and for Terry to be able to have free time to spend together! You will forever be special to me for many reasons. You were my biggest supporter in my first position here at the University. Your kindness and willingness to share your knowledge with me early on gave me the confidence to keep moving forward here. You are a bright light on campus and we will miss you tremendously. Please make sure to schedule lunch/dinner/drink dates on our calendars so we don’t lose touch with you.
Barb:
Best wishes to you and Terry! Who knows, we may encounter each other on the highway in a few years when Kevin and I start traveling all the National Parks. We’ve been to quite a few, but there is so much more to see! Be safe traveling!!!!
Peg
Barb I am so excited for you! Think of all the time you will be able to spend with your beautiful grandchildren. You’re free to travel and have fun! I must say I am a little jealous, except I am not ready for the grandchildren.
I will always think fondly of you!
Leslie
Barb, congratulations on your retirement. So happy to have worked with you in Development. I know you will enjoy travelling with Terry and being able to see your beautiful granddaughters more often. Have fun, take care and don’t forget us! 🙂
Kathy