E. Patricia (Hannon) Gustus, 83, of Natick, formerly of Needham and Hyde Park, passed away on June 24, 2011 at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Residence in Wayland. She was the beloved wife of the late William C. Gustus, Sr. who passed away in 2008 and with whom she shared 53 years of marriage.
Born in Charlestown, the daughter of the late Henry and Eleanor (Butler) Hannon, Mrs. Gustus was raised in Dorchester. She was a graduate of Rosary Academy in Watertown – Class of 1945 and Boston Teacher’s College – Class of 1949. Mrs. Gustus was a dedicated school teacher in the Boston Public School System for many years. She was a member of the Needham YMCA Swim Group and the Massachusetts Teachers Association. Devoted to her children and grandchildren, Mrs. Gustus also enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles.
Mrs. Gustus was the devoted mother of Christopher Gustus and his wife Michelle of Natick, Richard Gustus of Natick, Patricia Ann Gustus of Needham, and Jennifer Gustus of Plymouth. She was the cherished grandmother of Michael, Matthew, Steven, and Emily.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from 4-7 PM in the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park St. (at Natick Common) NATICK with a funeral service to be held at 7:00 PM. Burial will be private. Those wishing to remember Mrs. Gustus may do so through memorial donations to a charity of one’s own choosing. For directions and to leave online messages of condolences or remembrances for the Gustus family please visit www.everettfuneral.com