Patricia E. Baer, 66, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Monday,March 18, 2019 in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 13, 1952, a daughter of George and Doris Marino. She moved to New Hampshire in 1976 to begin her family and career. After years of raising her children and attending night school she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from New Hampshire College. She went on to a successful career as a software engineer; contributing to the fields of military defense, finance, and medical devices. Patricia spent her adult life living in New Hampshire before retiring to New Mexico. Those who knew Patricia remember her love of cooking, music and nature; and her joyful willingness to make others laugh and smile. She was a loving mother who passed her appreciation of these things to her children. She is loved always and will be greatly missed by her family and those who knew her charming and warm personality.
She is survived by her four sons: Jason Luscher, Jeremy Luscher, Matthew Baer, and Kevin Baer; her grandson Sawyer Luscher; and her brother George Marino. Patricia was predeceased by her sister Judith Crummey in 2016.
Following cremation, memorial calling hours will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 5 – 7pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry.