Irene "Pat" Beckwith

Waterford - Irene "Pat" Beckwith, 88, a long time resident of 16 Second Ave., Waterford, died at her home on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, after a brief battle with cancer.

Pat was born in Norwich on Dec. 8, 1921, the daughter of Sadie and John Richardson.

She was the widow of Richard "Dick" Beckwith who died in 1986, and was also predeceased by her grandson, Richard E. Beckwith in 1995.

Pat worked for Sheffield Tube Co. in production until her retirement in 1986.

Survivors include her daughter, Judith 'Judy' Oliver and her husband, Dan, of Broomfield, Colo. and her son, Richard "Rich" Beckwith and his wife, Susan, of Waterford; three grandchildren, Dan Oliver of Littleton, Colo., Rich Oliver and his wife, Aline, of Arvada, Colo. and Kelly Gada and her husband, David, of Bozrah; seven great-grandchildren, Valerie Oliver of Denver, Colo., Michael C. and Matthew "Joey" Oliver of Littleton, Taylor Renae Oliver and Alexandria Oliver of Arvada and Adam and Megan Gada of Bozrah.

In accordance with our mother's request, there will be no memorial or funeral service.

Pats family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all the dedicated staff at Lawrence & Memorial hospital, the wonderful care provided by the Visiting Nurse Assoc. of Southeastern CT and in particular Jackie Gaglay, and the thoughtfulness of Cele Frank of Hospice of Southeastern CT and a special thank you to Dr. Ronald Clement whose exceptional surgical skills allowed us to spend a special year with our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and special friend.

To the neighbors that have shown such support and kindness this past year and years past we extend a special thank you. To the friends from out of town who called and wrote and even found time to visit, we also give a special thanks.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat's memory may be made to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, 365 Montauk Ave., New London, CT 06320 or to the Visiting Nurse Assoc. of Southeastern CT, 403 North Frontage Rd., Waterford, CT 06385.