Patricia Ann Ridlen

Patricia Ridlen Obituary

QUINCY Patricia Ann (Shea) Ridlen of Quincy, died at the Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro on Fri., Feb. 8, 2008 at age 74. Born in Boston, she grew up in Dorchester and moved to Quincy in 1959. She was a devoted Mom who lived for her children and grandchildren, From 1981 to 1995 she worked as the Director of the Hough's Neck Community Center and was a recipient of the Hough's Neck Community Citizen of the Year Award. Beloved wife of the late Bob Ridlen, Pat is lovingly survived by her children, John R. Ridlen, Jr. of Bridgewater, James M. Ridlen of Mansfield, Patricia Ricciardi of Halifax and Kelli McPherson of Whitman, her 15 dear grandchildren and Sister of Nancy Tangney of Weymouth and the late Gerald Shea of Quincy. Her funeral will be from the Dennis Sweeney Funeral Home 74 Elm St. (off Hancock St.) Quincy Center on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 9AM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Most Blessed Sacrament Church at 10AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours are on Mon. from 4 to 8PM. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Mass. National Cemetery in Bourne on Wed. Donations in Pat's memory may be made to the Hough's Neck Community Council Scholarship Fund, 1193 Sea St. Quincy, MA 02169. For directions and online guest book, please visit dennissweeneyfuneralhome.com. 617-773-2728

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Feb. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Ridlen

7 Entries

Eric Halwix

February 21, 2008

To Johnny, Jimmy, Patty and Kelli,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was so great to the community and will be missed. We will always remember the good times of living in "The Neck" as your neighbors. I still have alot of old pictures of the family (including Gypsy) from those days. Mark, Bryan, Ross, Sharon, Linda, Eric, Halwix Family.

Lisa Sawtelle

February 12, 2008

Dear Susan and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss.
I know how much she meant to you.
My thoughts are with you.
Sincerely, Lisa Sawtelle

February 12, 2008

Sorry Susan to hear of the passing of your mother-in-law. We're thinking of you and send our prayers to you and your family. Love, Carol, Chris R., Jim, Penny.

Dan Boyd

February 11, 2008

To John, Jim, Patty and Kelly
Sorry about your Moms passing. She was a good person, always smiling and happy. I am sure you all will miss her
God bless
Dan Boyd

Lillian Austin

February 11, 2008

Pat has left us with a wonderful legacy attributed to her generosity and kindness. I've seen her feed the poor, lend money to someone down and out (knowing she was not going to see it returned), comfort the sick, make someone smile and laugh when they were sad, amd most of all lead a life of humility. She was a saint that walked among us. Pat gave us her all and may God bless her and shine his light on her for all the things she did in His name.

DIANE SHEA ERICSON

February 11, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

DIANE SHEA ERICSON

February 11, 2008

DEAR JOHNNY, JIMMY, PATTY AND KELLI I AM SO SORRY AND WILL MISS AUNT PAT DEARLY. ITS NICE TO KNOW SHE IS WITH YOUR FATHER, HER MOTHER AND MY FATHER. IM SURE SHE IS SITTING IN BAKERY RIGHT NOW IN HER GLORY. SHE WILL BE MISSED!!!!!

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