Read Patricia "Patty" Shields Newbould's Obituary & Leave Condolences

In memory of

Patricia "Patty" Shields Newbould

San Leandro, CA

December 10, 1947 - November 20, 2021

Dec 10, 1947 - Nov 20, 2021

Help keep everyone in the know by sharing this memorial website.

Share

Photo

Originally from Staten Island, New York, Pat or Patty as she was called back then, grew up in New Dorp on the Island, first attending grade school at St. Dorothy’s Academy, followed by high school at St. Joseph’s Hill Academy, fulfilling an early promise made by her dad to her mom who died when she was just 3 years old. She and her brother were to have Catholic educations. And in her case that meant long train and bus rides back and forth to school, softened by the friendships that she made along the way. During those years she had many school-girl friends, and a neighborhood girl group that endured throughout the years. Days outside of school were spent hanging with the girls, listening to music, watching Dick Clark's Band Stand and spending time with the family. Holidays, birthdays and graduations were particularly special. Grandma Rose and Grandpa George, her mother’s parents, spent much time spoiling her. Grandma Edie, her dad’s mom, raised her from that early age, and occasionally shared her Bingo winnings that were happily received. Summers always included a vacation at the New Jersey Shore with much time on the beach, at sock hop dances and occasionally on the “Miss Pat” - a very special boat her dad named in her honor.

After high school it was off to Brooklyn and after completing Nursing School at Kings County Hospital, Patricia followed her free spirit out West to the Golden State to begin her dream job helping people as a nurse. She worked briefly in Southern California, before relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area. It was through her work in Marin County that she met her husband of 45 years, Paul. Both were nurses, and it was love at first sight. They would go on to raise a family in the East Bay.

Patricia shared many wonderful times with family on vacations to Mexico, Pismo Beach, and Lake Tahoe, as well as trips back to her beloved New York City with her daughter and granddaughters. She loved the ocean and trips to the beach. She was a lover of animals, especially Newfoundland dogs. She enjoyed a nice glass of Rombauer chardonnay, when celebrating special occasions with family and friends. She had many great family meals, her preference being Mexican or Italian food or fresh tomatoes from Paul’s garden. She was an avid Eagles (band) fan, with Timothy B. Schmit being her favorite member. She loved spoiling her two grandsons with surprise gifts, clothing, and cards filled with stickers.

Patricia had a wonderful 13 year career working in the Oakland Kaiser Permanente outpatient clinics, her final position being an OB/GYN advice nurse. She loved her job and her co-workers, many of whom she remained friends with after an unexpected early medical retirement in 1993. Even after retirement, she was always available for a “nurse consult” for her children and grandchildren.

Later in life, she developed friendships in several online communities offering support to those battling various illnesses similar to her own. Through all her health challenges, she kept a sense of humor and always put the needs of others before her own, as she always had.

She was predeceased by both parents. Her father, Walter, passed in 2017 and her mother, Rosemary who passed in 1951.

She is survived by her loving husband, Paul Newbould, and a daughter, Heidi Carcot, of Antioch, and a son Scott (Kelly) Newbould of Boise, ID. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Emily (Jason) Miller, Grace Carcot, Madelyn Carcot, Jake Newbould, and Dean Newbould; her brother, Walter (Elizabeth) Shields Jr. of Charlotte, NC; and a niece (Emily) and nephew (Charles). Patricia was excited to hear that a great-grandchild is expected in June of 2022. Finally, she is survived by her Newfoundland dog, Sherman.

Order a beautiful PDF you can print and save or share.

Get the PDF

Get notified when new photos, stories and other important updates are shared.