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She was born in Mineola, NY on March 17, 1952 to James and Anne (Clancy) Laverty. She grew up in Westbury, NY and graduated from St. Elizabeth Seton College in New Rochelle, NY. She later lived in Bedford for over 30 years.
Pat was a paraprofessional with the Bedford School District for many years. She was always stylish and enjoyed shopping and hot and dirty martinis.
Her family is at peace knowing she is reunited with her husband and love of her life, Richard A. Costello, who died in 2008. She was also predeceased by her twin sister, Michele Osman and her brother, James Laverty.
Pat is survived by two daughters, Katelyn Nyhan and her husband, Jeff, of Hooksett and Courtney Shane and her husband, Warren, of Windham; grandchildren who lovingly called her Bella, Stella Nyhan, Callen Nyhan, Conrad Shane and Vivian Shane; a sister, Joanne Pazik; three sisters-in-law, Cathy Laverty, Patricia Curtain and her husband, Tommy, and Carol DiBernardino and her husband, Bob; an aunt, Ann Clancy and cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff at Bridges by Epoch at Nashua for the loving care they provided for Pat.
SERVICES: Calling hours are on Wednesday (3/26) from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester. A funeral ceremony will take place on Thursday (3/27) at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Committal prayers will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 448 Donald St., Bedford.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 320 Nevada St., Suite 201, Newton, MA 02460, or at www.alz.org
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Susie and John Lawless
March 22, 2025
When we moved to Bedford in 1994, our girls met Katie and Courtney (I know, I´m the only one who calls her that) the first week. We met Pat and Richard and they could not have been nicer, really easing our transition from the West Coast. Elegant and kind, always perfectly welcoming, a St. Patty´s girl. Pat loved her family so much. My heart goes out to her girls. Your mama was always so proud of you. God bless you.
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