BUXTON- Patricia A Wood, 89, of Buxton Maine passed away at home in the presence of family and care givers.
Patricia was born in Boston, on July 9th 1935 to Helen and William Staples of Arlington Ma. At the time she already had an older brother William and they were known as “Irish Twins” and soon little sister Mary came along.
Patricia went on to graduate from Arlington High school in Arlington Ma. After graduating high school she attended St Catherine Labore’ school of nursing in Boston with a nursing degree. She started her career at St Magaret’s
hospital in Dorchester Ma, Dr McKeough’s private practice in Quincy Ma to Mount Auburn hospital in Cambridge Ma and ended her nursing career at Park Ave Nursing Home in Arlington Ma. After retirement She joined St Eulalia church in Winchester Ma as a bereavement coordinator for several years before moving to Maine.
In 1958 Patricia met Frank at the Wal-Lex skating rink in Waltham Ma. The two married on September 5th 1959 and spent 65 years together until her passing. Patricia & Frank had 4 sons Frank III, Michael, William and James.
Patricia leaves behind her husband of 65 years Frank, her sons Michael & wife Marie, James & wife Dawn. Beloved grandchildren Kelly, Meagan, Hailey, Christina, Levi and Canaan. Sister Mary & her husband Steven their daughter Patricia and brother William. She also leaves her constant 4 legged companion Boo. Also numerous friends and extended family.
She was predeceased by her sons Frank III and William. Parents William and Helen.
In lieu of flowers one can make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association or curealz.org or a charity of your choice
Visitation will be held on Saturday Nov. 16th from 9:30 AM - 11 AM at St. Matthew's Roman Catholic Church, Dora Lane, Limerick, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at the church at 11 AM. Burial will follow at South Buxton (Tory Hill) Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton, www.mainefuneral.com