Patricia H. Pickering

Pat grew up in Highland Park, New Jersey where she spent many a Saturday afternoon with her father watching Rutger's football. She attended high school at the Northfield School for girls in Massachusetts where she excelled in swimming. She continued her education at Syracuse University and upon graduation, moved back to the New Brunswick area. That's where she met Henry. They married in 1950 and moved to Syracuse while Henry finished his degree at Syracuse University. Then it was on to New Jersey where they ultimately settled in Sparta. Pat lived a very active life in Sparta. She was a Camp Director at a Girl Scout camp called Camp Sunowa for 3 years and later joined the professional staff at the Girl Scout Counsel in Paterson, NJ. She was a member of High Point Ski Club and was an avid skier. She belonged to the League of Women Voters, performed water ballet at the Cruiser Club, and sang in the Sweet Adelines. For many years she was a substitute teacher in the Sparta School District. Pat loved the shore and Long Beach Island and spent many a day at the beach or boating around the bay. She and Henry played on several tennis leagues.

Pat was a wonderful wife, mother grandmother and friend and was loved by all who knew her.

Patricia is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, Henry Pickering; her loving children Wendy Adams, Dean Pickering, Craig Pickering. She is also survived by her beloved grandchildren; Blake and Kyle Adams, Emily and Katrina Pickering, Janelle and Jonathan Pickering.

A period of visitation will be scheduled on Saturday July 28, 2018, from 2 to 4 PM at Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Sparta, NJ 07871.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860.

A Celebration of Life will be planned for some time in the near future.