Mrs. Patricia A. (Robertson) McGowan, 71, of Salem, New Hampshire passed away on Saturday, November 24th, 2007 at the Caritas Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA.
She was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Gertrude Robertson, Patricia was one of a kind. A very special, loving, considerate, always polite and courteous woman.. Patricia was challenged and battled health issues these past few years with dignity, strength, courage until her passing. She was a gallant fighter to the end. She was an avid fan of her Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. Patricia was a graduate of Andover High School. She was employed for 25 years and retired at the Internal Revenue Service, Andover, Mass.
Patricia leaves behind her children:
Son: Philip J. McGowan, Jr., of Salem, NH
Daughter: Ann E. (McGowan) Egan and her husband William G. Egan, of Methuen, MA.
Sons: Edward J. McGowan and wife Tori (Trincia) McGowan of Hopkinton, MA., John P. McGowan and fiancé Victoria Koch of Haverhill, MA.
Her grand children she loved so much, Tiffanie McGowan. William G. Egan, Jr., and Kyle R. Egan.
Sisters: Mary (Robertson) Hannagan husband William of Salem, NH., Aliceann (Robertson) O'Leary husband William Sarasota, Florida
Brothers: John Robertson wife Beth of Salem, NH., Peter Robertson and wife Nancy of West Paris, Maine., Charles Robertson and wife Sally.
Sister-in-law: Donna Robertson and ex sister-in-law: Joyce Robertson. as well as several nieces and nephews she loved. They were all her pride and joy
Deceased brothers Francis Robertson, Stuart Robertson, and William Robertson
Her funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 28th, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in Saint Mary's of the Assumption Church in Lawrence, MA
Burial will follow at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Lawrence, Massachusetts, where she will be laid to rest with her husband Philip J. McGowan, Sr. We Love You Ma. You will always be a part of us.
Family and Friends may call on Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA. Please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com for online condolences and other information.
Donations may be made to Lazarus House, 260 Park Street, Lawrence, MA 01841.