Patricia Payer-Kane passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 18, 2024, at the Suncoast Hospice in Pinellas Park, Florida of complications brought on by brain cancer. She was 78 years old.
Pat grew up in Beverly Hills, proud daughter of Edgar “Cookie” Fairchild, a conductor and musical director on Broadway and with Universal Studios.
Pat retired from the promotional products industry several years ago and formerly served as President of Impact Advertising (Dunedin, FL). Pat also served as President of the Florida Promotional Products Association. She will be remembered for her friendships of people in the industry, her ability to speak and hold an audience with her smile, quick wit, and sincerity.
Pat is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Jack Kane; a nephew Scott Gorsuch (Rene) of Reno, NV and niece Sheryl Gorsuch of Alexandria, VA; she was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara J. Gorsuch. Pat is also survived by her stepchildren: Michele Kane of Brandon, FL; Tim Kane (Chintya) of Hatboro, PA, Colin Kane (Pardis) of San Diego, Ca, and John Ethan Kane (Jen) of Phoenixville, Pa; grandchildren: Rick Sayland of Tampa, FL, Bridget Sayland of Brandon Fl and Kerry Sayland of Willow Grove, Pa, Victoria and Jade Kane of Phoenixville, PA.
Pat enjoyed travelling, cooking, loved tennis, and singing in local choirs.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Brain Tumor Association.
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Pat was a beautiful spirit. You meet few people in your life where you just ‘click’ with someone. I was fortunate enough for Pat to be one of those people for me. We saw each other rarely but were always able to pick up right where we left off. Our mutual love of languages and Fred Astaire was always good fodder for stories. I love you, Pat! Jack, there are no words for what you are experiencing, but I pray all of the happiness you share will carry you through. Love you, too!