Patricia M. Downing, 63, of Londonderry, NH, died Thursday August 18, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lowell, MA on June 8, 1959, a daughter of the late Edward and Winifred (Murphy) O'Brien. Patricia had been a resident of Londonderry for the past 24 years. She was a graduate of Kingswood High School in Wolfeboro, NH, and Andrew College in Cuthbert, GA. Patricia had been employed as a special education assistant at Moosehill School in Londonderry for 20 years.
Patty enjoyed and looked forward to spending time with friends and family, summers in Maine, fishing, crafting, nights out with the GGBB's, and making people laugh. We will always remember Patty for her strength, courage, bubbly personality.
She is survived by her husband, James Downing of Londonderry; her son, Sean Downing of Manchester, NH; her daughter, Jessica Riley and her husband Zachary of Jackson, ME; and was an expectant Grandmother of twin grand babies, Charlotte and David Riley due in November. Her brother, Edward O'Brien and his wife Bozena of Bristol, NH; and her sister, Ann Schneiderheinze and her husband Robert of New Boston, NH; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Kevin O'Brien.
Following cremation, calling hours will be held on Tuesday, August 23rd from 4:00 - 6:00pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. A memorial service will be follow at 6:00pm in the funeral home. Mask usage is at the discretion of the attendee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Making Strides (American Cancer Society), PO Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.