PATRICIA JUNE CAIRNS

PATRICIA JUNE CAIRNS - GEORGIA SHORE - Patricia June Cairns, 75, of Georgia Shore and Thousand Palms, Calif., passed away peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, in Fletcher Allen Health Care, in Burlington, with her loving family by her side. Pat was born on Jan. 24, 1937, in Medford, Mass., the daughter of William and Gladys Newell. On Aug. 17, 1957, she married Robert Cairns in Hartford, Conn. In addition to her husband, Bob, she is survived by her children, Robert Cairns and wife, Lynn, of Waynesboro, Va., Cynthia Grissom and husband, Mark, of Snellville, Ga., and Gregory Cairns and wife, Cynthia, of LaQuinta, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her sisters, Ellen Jacobs and Barbara Genier, both of Essex Junction; and by many nieces, nephews and cousins from New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her infant daughter, Deanna Rene in 1962. Pat's faith in the crucified, risen Lord Jesus Christ was central to her life. Since embracing Jesus Christ by faith as her Savior 40 years ago, Pat's life has been a testimony to His transforming grace. She touched innumerable lives as she served and pointed others to Christ. Today her faith has become sight, as she rejoices in the presence of her Savior. Pat loved the home she shared with Bob on the lake. She loved gardening, playing tennis, reading and walking with her dog, Kita. Her family was her joy as she shared her life and heart with them. A Celebration of Pat's life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at 2 p.m. by Rev. Paul Maffin, at Redeeming Grace Church, located at 164 Ballard Rd., in Georgia (near Exit 18 I-89). Online condolences may be made to www.minorfh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat's memory may be made to Redeeming Grace Church, 164 Ballard Rd., Georgia, VT 05468.