Patricia Ann Hodgkins' Obituary
Patricia Ann Hodgkins, 79, of Cape Coral, FL and Hudson, NH died suddenly November 4, 2017 at Health Park Hospital in Fort Myers. We will celebrate Patricia’s life and legacy in both New Hampshire and Florida. Private services will be held in Cape Coral, FL on Thursday, November 9. A funeral mass will be held in Hudson, NH at St John the Evangelist Church on November 15 at 10 am. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials: American Heart Association. Patricia was born January 25, 1938, the daughter of Vincent and Celeda (LaChance) Peachwall. She married the love of her life, Richard Theodore Hodgkins, on June 22, 1957 at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in Westbrook, Maine. Richard and Patricia lived in Hudson, NH for years building their family before retiring with shared residences between Florida and New Hampshire. She retired after a wonderful career in customer service. Patricia was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in New Hampshire and of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Cape Coral. She was a member of Whiskey Creek Country Club where she had numerous friends and enjoyed many activities especially her Hand and Foot card group. Patricia’s gift was her ability to always look at the bright side of life. She had a special way of spreading kindness and making all around her feel amazing. Patricia’s zest for life was evident whether it was while dancing with her beloved husband, serving her unforgettable meatballs or those amazing chocolate pies or bonding with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Richard; daughters, Michelle Smart and her husband Jeffrey of Cape Coral, FL, Lynda Eaton and her husband William of Hudson, NH, Julie Gibbons of Litchfield, NH, Nicole Dobek and her significant other, Derek Horne of Hudson, NH. Patricia and Richard have 14 grandchildren: Jason, Jennifer, Justin, Jake, William, Amanda, Vanessa, Richard, Courtney, Amber, Cassidy, Meghan, Adam, Mitchell and eight great grandchildren. Patricia’s best friend was her only sister, Gloria Oates married to Francis of Portland, ME; also a brother in law, Robert Hodgkins and his wife Sandra of Derry NH and sister in law, Donna Thorn of Litchfield, NH;. The Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Patricia. Condolences may be sent to Patricia’s family at www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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