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Patricia LaGuardia Obituary
She was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to Charles and Margaret Hayward.
Patricia earned her bachelor's degree at California State University of Los Angeles, and her master's degree at California State University of Fullerton.
Throughout her career she was a teacher and coach at Estancia High School, Costa Mesa, California, a high school counselor at Marina High School, Huntington Beach, California, and a college counselor at Cerritos College, Norwalk, California. She ended her career as Director of the Assessment Center at Cerritos College, retiring in 1998.
Patricia met her husband Donald LaGuardia at Cerritos College when he worked on campus as the chief of police. They were married in Laughlin, Nevada, on April 4, 1994.
Soon after her retirement she and Mr. LaGuardia moved from Seal Beach, California, to Sequim.
Patricia enjoyed camping and fishing trips with her husband, hiking with friends, cooking extravagant Italian meals, and loved to get lost in a good mystery novel. She was an avid traveler and was always ready for the next grand adventure.
Patricia was an active member of her community and a good friend to all. She is loved by many and will be missed.
Survivors include her daughter Catherine Morton of Port Townsend, her daughter and son-in-law Mary Elizabeth and Mark Marriott of Tustin, California, her son and daughter-in-law Stephan and Kim Cook of Downey, California; step-daughters Cynthia Winkleman of Appleton, Wisconsin, Jennifer Charlton of Fountain Valley, California, and Margaret Aston of Burbank, California; brothers Charles Hayward of Dayton, Maine, Michael Hayward of Falmouth, Maine; sister Nancy Hayward of Eastport, Maine; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, August 26 at 1 p.m. in the Hendricks Room of John Wayne Marina.
Memorial donations may be made to your local humane society or food bank. The family requests no flowers.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Patricia LaGuardia
6 Entries
Rev.Julia McKenna-Blessing
August 9, 2022
Dear Loved one's, Just finding out about Patricia's passing from life on earth to the heavenly realm. She leaves a lifetime of memories to cherish and a smile which touched many a heart and soul.Holding you all in comforting prayers and thank you all for sharing her with the rest of us.
julia mckenna-blessing
August 20, 2018
We were both in Sequim Sunrise Rotary and even at 7am,she would have a smile to share with us.She was a genuine lady,n down to earth, sincere & caring.I think of her and smile and am thankful I got to share a wee bit of time with her..Heaven is surely the richer...she leaves a loving legacy here on earth.May God's comforting love fill her family's n friend's hearts n emotions..Thank You ,God for loaning her to us.
August 18, 2018
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. We look to God's guidance and strength during these difficult times. He states in his Word at Psalms 29:11, "He will give strength to his people. He will bless his people with peace.
Michelle Madison
August 16, 2018
Pat was a joy to be around-wonderful lady with a bright smile..we were so sorry to hear of her passing. Michelle & Guy
Carol Rutledge
August 15, 2018
Pat and I were Sequim Sunrise Rotary buddies and traveling companions. We shared lots of in depth conversations, laughs and good food together. She left me with wonderful memories and a void in my heart.
August 15, 2018
What a pleasure it was to know your Mom. Thank you for
sharing her.
Linda Fitzgerald
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