Patricia had a vibrant personality and an unforgettable smile.
She was the daughter of Theodore Allaire and Lillian Philips of Woonsocket, R.I.
Patricia attended URI and was president of the psychology club. She later taught history at Cumberland High School and transitioned to a new career with John Hancock Insurance where she became manager in New Bedford, MA.
She leaves her loving daughter Patricia Shannahan, who nursed her; care-giver and partner of fifty years, Marsha Pettis- Rounds; her beloved grandson, Shane J. St. Pierre whom she raised. She was "Grammy" to her grandson Paul J. Shannahan and grand-daughter Britney S. Shannahan. Her great- grandaughters are Arianna Shannahan and Lilliana Shannahan. Patricia ,also, had Michael, Nancy and Mia Padula of Franklin, MA as her support while she was ill. Patricia was predeceased by her daughter, Donna Menard.
Covid restrictions prevent a gathering. A memorial service will be held in the spring.
Please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Forever Paws, 300 Lynwood St., Fall River, MA 02721. Her arrangements are in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home at Rose E. Sullivan, Somerset.
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