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Patricia Ann O’Connell

Sandwich, MA, USA

1949 - August 23, 2021

1949 - Aug 23, 2021

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Patricia Ann O’Connell, 71, formerly of Hebron, CT, Newington, CT, and Sandwich, MA, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, in Brighton, MA.

Pat was born on December 27, 1949, in Darby, PA, to James Murphy and Margaret (Nichol) Murphy. A retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserves, she spent 25 years as a registered dietician and certified diabetes educator, primarily at Hartford Hospital and the Joslin Diabetes Center at New Britain General Hospital, a career that channeled her life-long dedication to helping others. She took pride in service to the community with numerous organizations, especially the church. Pat was a devoted member of the Church of the Holy Family in Hebron, CT, St. Elizabeth Seton in Rocky Hill, CT, and Our Lady of Victory in Centerville, MA.

Pat received the greatest joy in time spent with her family, particularly her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Stephen and his wife Margaret, of Little Rock, AR; son Justin and his wife Danielle, of Dover, MA; daughter Kristen, of Colchester, England; grandchildren Charles, Samantha, Evangeline, and Charlotte; siblings Sheila Burns and her husband Charles of Wyoming, PA, Noreen Gaynor and her husband Ed of Concordville, PA, Annette Hamilton and her husband Ken of Pottstown, PA, James Murphy and his wife Jane of Chicago, IL, and Bob Murphy and his partner Ted of Allentown, PA; 11 nieces and nephews; her long-time companion Alan Budney of Sandwich, MA; Rachel (Matt Chant) Budney Poulin and family of Rocky Hill, CT; Justin Budney of Burlington, VT; and Alex (Colleen) Budney of North Fayston, VT. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Margie.

Pat wished to thank all of the angels in her life that prayed and fought for her during her battle with ALS.

A celebration of life will be held at 10am on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Our Lady of Victory, 230 South Main Street, Centerville, MA; burial to follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to any of the following:
Paralyzed Veterans of America
801 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20006
pva.org

American Diabetes Association
2451 Crystal Dr, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22202
diabetes.org/donate

GreenAllies
1794 Gilbertsville Rd
Pottstown, PA 19464
Green-allies.org

ALS Association - Massachusetts Chapter
685 Canton St, Suite 103
Norwood, MA 02062
als.org

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