Patricia Ann (Earl) Trevena, 80, of Groton died Friday, January 28, 2022 at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London. Her husband, Donald Trevena predeceased her in 2011.
She was born on October 11, 1941 in New Brunswick, NJ the daughter of William and Patricia Earl.
She graduated from Quinnipiac College with a degree in Business Administration and Education and was certified as a professional teacher for Pre-K through 8th grade. She cherished her teaching career. Throughout the course of her 30-plus year career, she enjoyed the challenges and triumphs of teaching Kindergarten through fourth grade in the Waterford School System.
After her retirement in 2000, she continued to share her knowledge by tutoring on a regular basis both in public schools and privately. From 2003 to 2019 she headed up the Baptist Nursery School Reading Program at the Mystic Noank Library. She was a member of the Mystic Womens Club and volunteered at the Thrift Store run by the Mystic Womens Club.
She is survived by her daughter, Kristen Ann Trevena of Groton, as well as her sisters, Brenda Earl of Miami and Carol Earl of Groton and her nieces, Linda Trevena and Kathy Strong.
In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by her nephew, Thomas Trevena.
Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Friday, February 11, at 1:00pm in St. Patrick Cemetery, River Road, Mystic CT.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society in Waterford or to the Mystic Women’s Club.
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