Patricia Veronica Chaires
Patricia Veronica Chaires
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Patricia graduated from Florence Township Memorial High School (NJ) where, as a prolific writer, she was co-editor of the yearbook, member of the business leader, art and drama clubs. Given her humorous spirit she was voted "best actress" by her peers. She pursued higher education at Howard University in Washington, DC, where she earned her bachelor's degree. She served many years as a program coordinator at Howard University Hospital's department of internal medicine and as an administrator for Children's National Hospital.
Beyond her professional life Patricia's activities reflected her deep care for all living things. She was an avid cat lover, adopting several. She was also an amateur botanist, using her knowledge and skills at home and sharing them with friends and neighborss.
Patricia is survived by her brother, Malcolm R. Chaires Jr of Laurel, Maryland and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Malcolm R. Chaires Sr, and mother, Gwendolyn Gomillion Chaires.
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