Woodstock – Patricia Elaine (Converse) Brown, 79, of Converse Rd., passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Day Kimball Hospital. The beloved wife of Donald L. Brown, they celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in July. Born in Putnam, she was the eldest daughter of the late Richard E. and Patricia (O’Keefe) Converse. A life time resident of Woodstock, Pat was raised on the family’s farm, Maple Hill Farm, on Converse Road.
Pat taught preschool at the East Woodstock Nursery School for 31 years and often spoke fondly of the children she saw grown up, in town, with families of their own. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school and served as treasurer at the East Woodstock Congregational Church. Pat was an avid bird-watcher and loved being outdoors working in her gardens. Her many hobbies included genealogy, needlework, reading and playing the piano. Recently she had been focused on digitizing her father’s reel-to-reel films in which he had photographed life on the farm between the years of 1940 to 1982.
In addition to her husband, Pat is survived by; her daughters, Diane Abood of Clinton, CT, JoAnn Lussier and her husband Lawrence of Putnam, Debra Porter and her husband Eric of Woodstock, and Karen DeLuca and her husband Daniel of Masaryktown, FL; her sisters, Marilyn Morin of Quinebaug and Kathleen Frappier of Woodstock; her six grandchildren; and her three great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to a funeral service for Pat at 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the East Woodstock Congregational Church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Muddy Brook Fire Dept. P.O. Box 222, South Woodstock, CT 06267. To sign the memorial guestbook please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Karoly St. King
Dear Don and Family,
So sorry for your loss. I was shocked to learn of her passing today—-just talked on the phone a few weeks back and wished her the best. I knew she had some health issues but thought everything was under control….but then again life can be like that. I will miss my nice neighbor,Pat! My condolences, thoughts and prayers to Don , his daughters and their families. With Sincere Sympathy, Karoly St. King
Sarah Turosak
Heaven has regained an angel. But the values she instilled in her children and probably those she taught are evidence of her great work on this planet. May family and friends find some comfort in knowing that her love is eternal. May this shared love make you even stronger.
MO French
Beautiful write up, Grandma would be so proud. You are all very fortunate to have had her in your life. Cherish all that she taught you. My heartful sympathy
Linda Johnson
I am so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. Both of my children attended the East Woodstock Nursery School and still talk of how wonderful Mrs. Brown was. She was so kind and loving to all of the children – heaven has a new angel.
Rachel Remillard Bamber
Joanne and family,
Thinking of you all with the unexpected loss of your mother and grandmother. You all have an angel watching over you.
Rachel
JOAN (SMITH) PERRY
DEAR DON AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF PAT’S PASSING. ALTHOUGH WE HAVEN’T BEEN IN TOUCH FOR MANY YEARS, STILL THINK OF THE DAYS MORE THAN 60 YEARS AGO WHEN WE WERE YOUNG ONES EMBARKING ON OUE MARRIAGED LIVES.
BE STRONG, REMEMBER, TOUGH TIMES DON’T LAST, TOUGH PE0PLE DO. SHE WILL BE SMILING DOWN ON YOU ALL. SINCERELY, JOAN (SMITH) PERRY
Steve O'Keefe
Dear Don and cousins. It’s been so many years since I have even thought about you but Lorice gave me a call about Pat’s passing. I do remember all of you and fond days at Uncle Richard and Aunt Pat’s farm when you and your sister Pat were a lot younger. God bless and I will say a prayer.
Steve O’Keefe
Dexter Eddy
Don and Family,
Although it has been since the Academy that we last saw each other, I have thought of you often. I am so sorry that Pat has left this land, but I hope she is in a much better place. I pray that you will have only happy memories of your lives togetherand that your children and grands will continue to give you peace and joy. Would love to chat with you sometime. Grief eventually gives way to Hope – Hope is eternal – Faith keeps Hope alive.
Dexter