Patricia L. Callaghan (Curran) 75, of Centre Street, died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at the Alpine Nursing Home, in Coventry.Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Thomas H. and Mary "Mae" (Byrne) Curran, she lived in West Warwick for many years.Pat was an Administrative Assistant for the State of Rhode Island, Department of Education, before retiring.She was a member of the West Warwick Republican Party, and served on the Board of Directors for the West Warwick Library. She was especially fond of her rescue dogs, both Labrador Retrievers.She leaves two sons, Dennis M. Callaghan, of West Warwick and Stephen P. Callaghan of Coventry; a daughter, Debora M. Spano of Seekonk, Ma; a brother, Thomas H. Curran, Jr. of Lincoln; a sister, Mary Jane Votta, also of Lincoln; and five loving grandchildren.The funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 1st at 10:30 am, in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral home, 142 Centerville Road, (Rt. 117) Warwick. Burial will be private. Visiting hours Tuesday, 4 - 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Providence Animal Rescue League, 34 Elbow Street, Providence, RI 02903 in her memory will be appreciated.
