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Patricia Phelan Obituary

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Patricia Anne Phelan of Wellesley, MA passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024. Pat was raised in Bristol, CT. She was the daughter of the late Hubert and Laurine Phelan. She was the beloved sister of Kevin and his late wife Anne of Wellesley, and Brian and his wife Diane of Wayland. Pat was the doting aunt to five nieces Alicia Erickson, Carrie Leto, Lauren Lipscomb, Kristin Phelan, and Elizabeth Strom, and the great-aunt to twelve. Spending time with her nieces and great-nieces and nephews brought her immense joy.

Pat attended The College of New Rochelle in New York. She had a lifelong and distinguished career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Pat was a long-time member of the Longwood Cricket Club, where she made dear friends playing tennis and bridge. Upon her retirement, Pat was an active volunteer at Newton Wellesley Hospital. Her family and friends thoroughly enjoyed Pats extensive baking.

Visiting hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St, (Rt. 16), Wellesley on Monday, January 6 from 5-7pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 9 Glen Rd, Wellesley Hills, MA on Tuesday, January 7 at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Pats memory to Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) 62 Walnut St, Suite 5, Wellesley, MA 02481.

Online guestbook at gfdoherty.com

Patricia Anne Phelan

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Published by The New Britain Herald on Jan. 2, 2025.

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Kathy and Steve Young

January 9, 2025

Patricia was a very gracious person on and off the tennis court. She loved her home and extended family ! She crafted a very meaningful life ! We will miss her cheery smile , insightful conversations and positive spirit!

Helen Hendricks

January 7, 2025

Dear Kevin and Brian and families: Your sister was spectacular. She always made me feel welcome. I admired here hard work, kindness, talents, and the best sister, sister-in-law, and aunt, and great aunt, and friend to all. May she have eternal Rest. Very Sincerely, Helen Hendricks

Linda Jones

January 5, 2025

So sorry for the loss of our dear Pat. She was such a great addition to the falls.
may she rest in peace.

Michael Sullivan

January 2, 2025

To the Phelan Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan

Trish Roulan Shortal

January 1, 2025

So sad to hear . She was a fun & very smart College of New Rochelle classmate who went on to have a brilliant career. RIP, Pat.

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Wellesley

477 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

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9 Glen Rd, Wellesley Hills, MA

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