Patricia (Oxley) McDonald, of North Providence, RI was born on June 7, 1940, in Pawtucket, RI. She passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022 at the Hopehealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Margaret Oxley.
She is survived by her 4 children, Stacey Raheb and her husband Ronald, of Lincoln, RI, Kari McDonald and her partner William Miller, of North Providence, RI, William Middlemiss of Glocester, RI, and Sue Osgood and her husband Dave, of Pittsfield, NH. Patricia is loved by her 7 grandchildren: Jordan, Alyssa, Zachary, Samuel, Kristy, Katelyn, and Keith as well as 2 great grandchildren: Lucas and Kinsley. She was the sister of Frances Arruda and her husband George, and Margaret DeMarco and her
husband Dennis Bezdek. She also has several nieces and nephews.
Pat had a big heart and was always willing to provide support to everyone around her. She enjoyed spending time with family and her many close friends. One of Pat’s favorite pastimes was driving to the beach anytime of the year to sit by the water. She was also an avid reader, loved listening to music, loved traveling, and was always ready to go on a trip flying or driving.
Pat worked for the Department of Human Services as a case worker and a supervisor for over 30 years until retiring at the age of 63.
Visitation will be held at Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 9:00 to 12:00. A catholic service will be held at 1:00 pm in the chapel at Swan Point Cemetery, 585 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to your charity of choice.
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Patricia (Oxley) McDonald, of North Providence, RI was born on June 7, 1940, in Pawtucket, RI. She passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022 at the Hopehealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Margaret Oxley.
She is survived by her 4 children, Stacey Raheb and her husband Ronald, of Lincoln, RI, Kari McDonald and her partner William Miller, of North Providence, RI, William Middlemiss of Glocester, RI, and Sue Osgood and her husband Dave, of Pittsfield, NH. Patricia is loved by her 7 grandchildren: Jordan, Alyssa, Zachary, Samuel, Kristy, Katelyn, and Keith as well as 2 great grandchildren: Lucas and Kinsley. She was the sister of Frances Arruda and her husband George, and Margaret DeMarco and her
husband Dennis Bezdek. She also has several nieces and nephews.
Pat had a big heart and was always willing to provide support to everyone around her. She enjoyed spending time with family and her many close friends. One of Pat’s favorite pastimes was driving to the beach anytime of the year to sit by the water. She was also an avid reader, loved listening to music, loved traveling, and was always ready to go on a trip flying or driving.
Pat worked for the Department of Human Services as a case worker and a supervisor for over 30 years until retiring at the age of 63.
Visitation will be held at Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 9:00 to 12:00. A catholic service will be held at 1:00 pm in the chapel at Swan Point Cemetery, 585 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to your charity of choice.
