Patricia R. (Newell) Millett 96 of Whitman passed away peacefully at home on August 17, after a period of failing health. She was the loving wife of the late Fredric (Ted) Millett Sr. who predeceased her. She was the daughter of the late Albert and Pearl (Jumpe) Newell and Edna Ackerman. Patricia was predeceased by her half siblings Donald, Frances, and Stewart. She devoted most of her life to her family – her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren.
She held sacred the value of family and strived to pass on that sensibility. She loved her family unconditionally and was deeply loved in return.
Patricia was a communicant of Holy Ghost Church Whitman and a devoted member of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality.
Patricia is survived by her five children Marybeth Walsh her husband Peter of Falmouth, Joy Ford her husband Stephen, Fredric (Rick) Millett Jr. his wife Mary and David Millett his wife Beth all of Whitman, and Michele Marcos her husband Joseph of East Bridgewater. She is also survived by her grandchildren Amanda Hamblett her husband Michael of Orange CT., Jeffrey Ford his wife Pamela and Jessica Marcos both of Bridgewater, James Ford his wife Marsha and Jennifer Farrell both of East Bridgewater, Stephen Ford his wife Jennifer of Easton, Gregory Ford, Michael Waugh, Ashley Millett and Emily Millett all of Whitman, Nathan Walsh his wife Alison of Westborough, Aaron Walsh his wife Angela of Downingtown PA, Andrew Ford his partner Linda of Rockland. In addition, Patricia is survived by her sister-in-law Shirley (Lee) Millett of Whitman, 21 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality c/o Holy Ghost Church, 518 Washington Street, Whitman, MA 02382
Her visitation will be held on Wednesday August 24th from 9:30-11:00AM, in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman, followed by a funeral mass at 12:00PM in the Holy Ghost Church, Washington Street, Whitman.