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Patricia Leao Obituary
of Pepperell
PEPPERELL -- On December 14, 2010 we lost one of the god's working angels on earth.
June 19,1955 a little baby girl was born to the proud parents of the late Daniel H. and Renata (Schoenitz) Brady. As part of a military family she was able to travel the world and live in Japan, Germany and see much of Europe, which would have a profound impact on her as an adult.
Her most treasured childhood memories were spending time in the flower gardens of Tante Senta, attending Sunday Mass with the Nuns in Germany, having tea with her Aunt Mary and watching the grand parades of the US Army.
Patty was the proud, loving and loyal wife of Alan Leao for 39 years. Their journey would start when Patty was 14 years old and Alan fresh from Brazil. Together with trust, confidence and vision they accomplished so much. Their home was the central point for so many celebrations and festivities amongst friends and family, but also of stabilizing people's lives with offers of hope and love.
Patty's life was built on pleasing people and making the world a better place. She was the founder of Pepperell Youth Soccer League and spent hundreds of hours in organizing and planning this league that still thrives today. Many times she would pull all nighters to complete projects for PYSL.
She enjoyed her days working at Phoenix Distributing Shirley, MA, Pepperell Home Center, Driving bus and most recently at NEBS/DELUXE Groton, MA. Patty earned tremendous respect from her work colleagues and inspired many to reach goals they thought not possible.
Besides being survived by her loving husband Alan O. Leao, she is also survived by her 2 children, Alan O. Leao, Jr. and his wife Julie and Michelle R Leao and her fiancé Sean McGrath and four Grandchildren Michael, Garrett, Ty and Anna all of Pepperell.
She leaves a treasure chest full of dear friends and family members including her brothers Robert Brady, Severna Park, MD, Richard Brady Tewksbury, MA and sister Ann Marie Butler Tamarack,FL.
Everything in Patty's life had meaning and she had a unique ability to feel someone's pain, but also their happiness as well. She loved the underdog, silent, lonely people and wanted to see them succeed. Her time and effort with strangers and friends alike was magical.
LEAO -- of Pepperell Patricia R. ( Brady) Leao December 14, 2010 Visiting hrs. Fri 5-8 P.M at the Hamilton-McGAFFIGAN F.H. 37 Main St. (Rte 113) Pepperell. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday 10am at Our Lady of Grace Parish worshipping at St. Joseph's Church 28 Tarbell St. Pepperell. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. In lieu of flowers donations can be madeto the Patricia R. Leao Memorial Fund C/O Workers Credit Union P.O. Box 900 Fitchburg, Ma. 01420-9807 Please see www.mcgaffiganfuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Leao
Christy Schmitz
December 20, 2010
I work in Maryville, MO and have worked for Nebs/Deluxe with Patty for 30 years. When I traveled for the company I met Patty and talked with her on the phone all the time. She was always a cheery person and would call Maryville for help with an order. I also understand that Patty was an organ donor. This gives me great warmth as my husband is waiting for a kidney transplant. I was lucky to have know Patty she was a wonderful person. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Christy Schmitz-Maryville, MO Customer Service
Lisa (Ogasapian) Ellrott
December 19, 2010
To Alan and the Leao family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Leao was a remarkable woman who gave so much of herself to others. I never knew that she founded PYSL! I bet that I was among the first kids to benefit from that some 30 years ago. It's clear from these tributes that she was greatly loved and will be missed by so many. We're thinking of you and praying that time brings you comfort and healing.
Jim Grant
December 18, 2010
Pati:
You are an angel that always made a difference here on earth.
I am grateful to have had the opportunity to meet you.
God has delivered home one all star of an angel.
I will miss you, your caring and compassionate ways for others, and your sense of humor.
Jimmy Grant
DFS/Nebs/ Deluxe
Michele Straitiff
December 18, 2010
Patty I am so blessed to have known you for only a short time over this past year. It was such a shock for all of us to lose you. I remember having conversations with you outside and how you always had reassuring advice for me. You had a an aura about you a grace with which you carried yourself. I remember you telling me how you traveled around the world as a child how much you loved and adored your family. Talking with everyone at work I could only say that God must of had a deficit of angels. For surely he needed you now more than ever. I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to your family. I will miss you but I have surely been blessed for knowing your kind spirit and generous person for even a short time.
Thankyou,
Michele Straitiff
December 18, 2010
Patty, you were there for everyone. You were a star. Your love and kindness was like gravity, pulling in family and friends. Thank you for shining briefly on our family.
December 18, 2010
Patty...my friend...first you were the sweetest bus driver..then...over the years...a friend..and mentor at work...always there for everyone...encouroging...supportive....please...rest in peace...you deserve that....
Carly Blais
December 17, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of this wonderful lady. As you know your wife, mother and mimi was a one in a million person. She moved so many of us and we were so blessed to have the pleasure of having her in our lives. I will never forget her infectious laugh and her smile that lit the room.. She loved you all more than you can imagine!! She is with the angels watching over you all now. Patty we love you and you will be in our thoughts and hearts always and forever!!
December 17, 2010
To the Leao family - I became friends with Patty when we both were driving school bus and our kids were little, over 20 years ago. She was the person everyone wanted as a friend and I will never forget her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda Shattuck
December 17, 2010
To The Leao Family,
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do please know we are here. With the deepest sincerity, Seth and Deb Durno
Tracey Heisler
December 17, 2010
To the Leao family...
My deepest sympathies to all of you. Patty was always there to listen and lend a hand. I will always have fond memories of sitting in her office and chatting when I was at DFS. May her memories console you at such a difficult time.
Holly Seiferth
December 17, 2010
My condolences to Alan Jr. and the rest of the Leao family. Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but I hope your special memories are a comfort this holiday season.
December 17, 2010
Very sorry for your loss. It was my pleasure to have worked with Patti in customer relations. I will miss her dearly.
With Fondest Memories,
Linda Bibeault, Deluxe
Kim Withee
December 17, 2010
Michelle and Family
I am very sorry for the loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Patty was an amazing lady and will be dearly missed god bless you all.
Ruth Couture
December 17, 2010
To Patty's Family,
My deepest sympathy to all.Patty was a friend, a mentor and a terrific boss. She was like the pillar on your porch. Sometimes they hold you up, sometimes they lean on you, and sometimes it's just enough to know that they are standing by.
I will always remember the kind things she did for me while I was at Deluxe.
She will be missed.
Ruth Couture, Lunenburg MA (former Deluxe Townsend employee)
Sheila Canty
December 17, 2010
Dear Alan Leao Jr. and all the Leao Family, I'm truly sorry for the loss of your Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Sister and Friend and just wanted you to know that many at dsg are thinking of you at this most difficult time. Your Mom left a really wonderful, loving legacy and will live on in all your hearts, memories and through you always. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Warmest, heart-felt condolences to you all.
Mary Mudge
December 17, 2010
My heartfelt condolences to the Leao family - but how lucky we all were to have Patty as part of our lives! She was an earthly angel helping all of us with her kind words, smile and wisdom. She's still saying 'It's all good!' God bless you Patty.
Tanya
December 17, 2010
My life was deeply impacted by a comment, a loving compliment that changed who I was and what I would strive to do... she was a beautiful person and my heart goes out to all of her loved ones that have lost an Angel.
Rose & Mike
December 17, 2010
My deepest condolences to the entire Leao Family… what a huge loss. The way I try to justify these painful times is that GOD must have needed another angel. May she rest in peace and may you all find comfort in the amazing memories she left behind.
Nicole Bradbury
December 16, 2010
God Bless the Leao family at this difficult time, But instead of being sad about the times ahead, be happy for all the times shared. Patty was an amazing women and will be truely missed. God Bless
Ron Pimentel
December 16, 2010
Alan,
As you already know, Patty was a part-time treasure to many; however, your 40+ year love affair will always provide precious memories. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
The Pimentel Family, Pepperell
December 16, 2010
Dear Leao family, my heart goes out to all of you on the loss of your beloved Patty. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. We shared many a good memory at work and at play. You are all in my prayers at this difficult time. Sincerely, Terri Metrano
Sandy Gennell
December 16, 2010
Patty was truly an amazing person, a great mother, friend, boss and a great cook too! She was very dedicated to her job and family. I will never forget her laugh, and how easy it was to get her to cry when telling her a sad story. She will be missed by soo many people. It is comforting to know that our friend Mary who is with the angels already will now have friend to be with. My condolences to the Leao family.
Lynn (Flaharty) Barcomb
December 16, 2010
Patty, I will never forget the good times we had working together at Nebs (outside smoking, laughing). My prayers go out to your family in this most difficult times..
Donna Mattia
December 16, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but your special memories help you cope. Patty is an Angel looking down and will be there to guide her family.
We will all miss her. New Years Eve will never be the same for me.
December 16, 2010
I miss Patty already. The thought of never seeing her again or hearing her laugh is overwhelming me! I'm so glad we got to "really talk" before I was laid off. Whenever I wanted answers or to see anything get accomplished I always went to Patty. She was definitely a "go to" person. Whenever I think of her I'll always hear her infectious laugh! Till we meet again...
Kim Wood
December 16, 2010
Patty I will never forget how you guided me in so many ways with your wisdom & generosity, how you believed in me and my abilities. You are inspiring! I will miss you ! To your family I send my thoughts and prayers in this most difficult time - I know you will be with them - An Angel in life - An Angel in heaven.
Lee Ridings
December 16, 2010
To the Leao family,
You were all the main ingredients in her recipe for family. She blended you all into stories of love,pride,courage and faith that would become her legacy. I know that you will carry on her legacy and there will be many people to help you do it.
God Bless
Jennifer Hawes
December 16, 2010
To the Leao family...
My heart goes out to each and everyone of you at this time. Patty was a wonderful woman who made a lasting impression on everyone she came into contact with. She was always welcoming, extending a hand and comforting you in her warm embrace.
Lisa Mitchell
December 16, 2010
Michelle and Ty, I am so sorry for your loss. Patty was an awesome lady, she was definitely your biggest fan Michelle, and Ty, o how much she loved you. Patty will be missed by all, old friends and new. God give you all strength to get through this awful time.
Rachael Gingras
December 16, 2010
Patty, You are truly one of a kind, we go back a long time and I have so many great memories of you to keep with me. We are all so lucky to have known someone like you, we will miss you forever.
Brenda
December 16, 2010
I never had a sister I had Patty.It was a match from the first day we met. She was there to give strength,courage and support in the bad times. She was there to laugh and laugh and share the best of times. She was always there for all of us who had the chance to be part of her life. I hear her voice " Time, Brenda give it Time" It is what it is" I love you Patty I will miss you so much. You are in my heart and soul forever.
Heather (Manson) Horn
December 16, 2010
Alan and Michelle,
I am so, so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. She was an incredible woman, with so much kindness and caring. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.
Rachel Culley (Ellis)
December 16, 2010
Patty truly is a special woman. You don't meet people like her everyday. Having known her and her family since I was a kid, and now into my adult years, I can attest to what a giving, thoughtful, kind person she is, with such a great sense of humor. My thoughts are with the whole family.
LIsa Couture
December 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Alan and Michelle and their father, Mr. Leao. My childhood memories include lots of fond memories of Mrs. Leao whether it was driving a bus, arranging for the halloween parties at the pepperell youth center or helping Alan's many friends when they needed a welcoming place to stay. Rest in peace Mrs. Leao.
with deepest sympathy,
Lisa Couture
I'm very sorry to miss the funeral services... I am in Germany at the moment.
Barbara Correia
December 16, 2010
Patty was someone who lit up the room with her smile and kindness. I had met her only a few times when having get-togethers with my brother-in-law Bob Brady and she was certainly someone who radiated kindness. She has touched so many lives and will be missed.
December 16, 2010
My deepest symphathy to the Leao family. Patty always had a smile on her and was a very lovely person.
Jeanne Harris
Cathy Gingras-Tarr
December 16, 2010
Patty will be missed by so many people everyone that met her & knew her loved her. She was my Boss, My friend, My mother, my sister and my advisor she was always there for me and I knew that I could call on her at anytime and she would be there for me. I will miss her laugh, her smile her positive attitude and her soft words that have consoled me many times. I have never met anyone like her and I doubt I ever will she was 1 in a million. My condolences to her family who was her life......
Dan Magni
December 16, 2010
Our New Years Eve celebrations will not be as bright and lively. The love and energy that is Patty lives on beyond our comprehension...always with us...all we need to do is ask.
Cathy Gingras-Tarr
December 16, 2010
She will be missed by many she touched so many people in so many ways she has been my boss, my friend, my mother and my counceler I have never met anyone like her in my life and I doubt I ever will. I will miss her laugh, her smile, her positive attitude, she was always there for anyone that needed her with a soft kind word of encouragement I love you Patty and will miss you so much.......
Wendy & Rob Rittberg
December 16, 2010
We will miss your words of wisdom, comforting chats and beautiful smile.
Lisa Bergevin
December 16, 2010
Her smile, laughter and kindness have remained with me for years since I left NEBS. My heart aches because the world has lost yet another Angel with a beautiful soul.
Donna Fawcett
December 16, 2010
Deepest condolances to the entire Leao family. Patty was such a wonderful lady and a dear friend to so many. May the abundance of happy memories you have shared with her help ease your sorrow at this difficult time.
Tracy Lincks
December 16, 2010
Patty welcomed me and taught me so much when I relocated to Mass. Her smile, her support and her laughter will always be seen, heard and remembered. Thank you Patty for being the person you were. My thoughts go out to the entire family as well as all those that were blessed to be a part of her life.
Katherine Stanwood
December 16, 2010
If ever I have known someone who embodied "the golden rule" it would be Patty. She was never too busy, always there, honest, dependable, gracious and always ready with a kind word or gesture. So many will miss her. My sympathy and condolences to her family and friends.
Linda MacFarlane
December 16, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lee Anne Fors
December 16, 2010
Patty was one in a million. I will never forget her! She was always easy to talk to and full of stories. She will be missed. Condolences to all in the Leao family during this sad time!
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