Mrs. Patricia A. Maggard (née Steele), was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, on September 30, 1940. She died of Lymphoma in her Wellesley, MA home on May 8, 2010.
Patricia is the daughter of Frazer and Patricia Steele of Glace Bay (both deceased). She is the beloved wife of Michael J. Maggard and beloved mother of Michael F. Maggard of Wellesley, MA and Andrea S. (Maggard) O’Connor of Mill Valley, CA. Patricia is predeceased by her daughter, Dolores Grey and her brother, Joseph Steele. Patricia is survived by her sister Nancy, and brothers Michael, Frazer, Ronald, and Paul. She is also survived by her son-in-law William O’Connor and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom brought her joy.
Patricia grew up in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, cherishing the weekends she spent with her beloved grandparents: Daniel Joseph and Sarah MacVarish and Michael and Isabella Steele. In 1961 she graduated from the St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Glace Bay. In 1964, she moved to Santa Monica, CA to work at St. John’s Hospital where she enjoyed the happy task of caring for newborn babies in the maternity ward.
Patricia and Michael married in January, 1966. They have lived abroad and traveled extensively. The family has lived in Wellesley since 1976. Patricia’s friends and family treasured her sweet nature, love of children, and delightful wit.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 477 Washington St. (Rt. 16) WELLESLEY Sat. at 9AM. Funeral Mass in St. Paul Church, Wellesley at 10AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday from 4-8PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers it is suggested that donations be made to the: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115.