Patricia M. Kehoe

Patricia M. Kehoe "Patsy" LOWELL Patricia M. Kehoe, 71, a lifelong Lowell resident, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at a local nursing home, following a lengthy illness. She was the devoted wife of Frank J. Kehoe who died in 2007. Patricia was born in Lowell, on March 16, 1937, a daughter of Frank DeFino of Tewksbury who survives her, and the late Mary Shugrue. She attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Sacred Heart Grammar School and Lowell High School. Prior to her retirement, Pat worked at the Courier Citizen Co. in Lowell, and later at Computer Vision of Wilmington. Pat loved spending time at the beach and also enjoyed dining out with her friends. She was a parishioner of the former Sacred Heart Church. Pat also attended St. Joseph the Worker Shrine Downtown. Although Pat had no children of her own, she was like a grandmother to Ricky, Ross, and Tara Sarmento of Lowell. She was especially devoted to her Godson, Ross. Pat was like a sister to Richard and Margaret Sarmento, of Lowell, who cared for her. "Patsy" as she was affectionately called, will be greatly missed by all of her other close cousins and their families; Robert Sarmento of Lowell, Judith (Sarmento) Bobola of Hudson, NH, and Donna (Sarmento) Pugh of Colorado Springs, CO. Pat was also the Godmother of William Sanville, Jr. of New Jersey, and close friend of Gail Sanville of East Hampton, CT, and Louise Mealey of Lowell. Patricia was the niece of the late Dorothy and Joseph Sarmento, and William Shugrue; and cousin of the late Michael Sarmento. KEHOE In Lowell, October 14, 2008. Patricia M. Kehoe, 71, of Lowell, former Sacred Heart Parishioner. It being her wish, there will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend her MEMORIAL MASS on SATURDAY, OCT. 25th at 10 o'clock at HOLY FAMILY PARISH ST. MARIE'S CHURCH, corner of Chamberlain and Grafton Sts. Lowell. Pat's burial will be private. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Pat's memory may be made to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, c/o American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. ARRANGEMENTS BY FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, 978-459-9222.