Patricia Haynes Obituary

Patricia A. Haynes
Died: June 26, 2024
Patricia A. Haynes (nee Walsh), age 74, of Evergreen Park, IL, born in Joliet, IL, passed away surrounded by her loving family June 26, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Donald; Devoted mom of Erin (Eric) Fitzpatrick; Proud grandma of Brendan and Bridget Fitzpatrick; Dear sister of Mary Kate Nash, Colleen (Andrew) Gallagher, Daniel (Sara) Walsh, Brian (Ruth) Walsh, and Kevin (Patricia) Walsh; Cherished daughter of the late Donald and Theresa (nee Falvey) Walsh and sister of the late Michael Walsh; Loving aunt to 20 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. Mrs. Haynes was the theatre director and teacher at Mother McAuley High School for 40 years where she directed over 100 plays and musicals. She was well known for her large scale musical productions and casting people of all ages making her a legend of the south side theatre community. Alongside her husband, she founded the 99th Street Summer Theatre Festival and was the managing director for 36 years. She also founded the "Kids Kamp" for youth ages 5-14 that ran for many years as part of the 99th Street summer programming. She was influential to her students, many of whom pursued professional careers in musical theatre, stage/film and education. She was especially proud of the awards she received which include the Mother McAuley High School-Heart of the School Award (1999-2000),Beverly Arts Center-Arts Vanguard Award (2023), Illinois Theatre Association-Award of Honor for Outstanding Contributions (2004), Award of Excellence in Secondary School Theatre(2015), the 2024 Anne Thurman Mentorship Award for exemplary contributions to theatre in Illinois. Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.; Funeral Tuesday, 8:30a.m. from Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL to St. Linus Church, 10300 S. Lawler Ave, Oak Lawn, IL; Mass 9:30 a.m. The Mass can be viewed via live stream using this link: https://www.asimplestreaming.com/pahaynes
Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville, IL; For Funeral info (708) 422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Patricia Haynes to St. Linus School to support the theatre program she established.