SALEM- Patricia A. “Pat” Comer, 57, of Salem, died Thursday morning, August 12, 2004 at her residence following a long illness.
Born in Salem, she was the daughter of Marjorie B. (Pierce) Comer of Salem and the late Henry B. Comer, and was a lifelong resident of the city. She was a graduate of Salem High School in 1965 and received a bachelors degree from Salem State college in 1970.
Until the time of her illness, she was employed for the past 10 years as an accountant in the offices at Salem State College.
Active in her community, Pat was a member of the First Baptist Church where she had served in many ways over the years. She was currently serving as chairperson for the 200th anniversary of the church which is being celebrated this year. She was a member and past president (1997-1998) of the Rebekah Assembly of Mass., IOOF. Through her involvement with the lodge and the church, she helped organize and participated in the serving of monthly dinners at the Fairweather Apartments and the Salem Mission. She was involved in scouting for over 40 years, starting with her memberships in the Brownies and Girl Scouts, to her role as an adult leader.
Besides her mother, Pat is survived by two brothers, Robert D. Comer of Salem, Richard B. Comer of Elkridge, Maryland, two sisters, Barbara L. Resnick of Salem, Debra Mallon of Beverly, one aunt and uncle, Rachael and Henry Garand of Seabrook, New Hampshire , eight nieces and nephews, Tina Moccia, Linette Moccia, Eva Oliveira, Thomas Mallon, Daniel Mallon, Samantha Comer, Lindsey Comer, Benjamin Comer and several grand nieces and grand nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 7 PM, Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at the First Baptist Church, Salem. A visitation will be held at the church from 5 to 7 pm, prior to the service. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to either the Rebekah Assembly of MA, IOOF, c/o Barbara Moore, 11 Russell St., Hudson, MA 01749 or to the Salem Mission, 7 Crombie St., Salem, MA 01970. Funeral arrangements are by the Full-Spychalski Funeral Home, 84 Washington Square East, by Salem Common, Salem. For on line guest book and other information, visit www.SalemFuneral.com.