Avis de décès de A. -Patricia Smith - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

A. Patricia (Pina) Smith, of Plymouth, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at Boston Medical Center, from complications arising from a heart attack. Patricia "Pat" was born and raised in Carver, July 30, 1939, and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1957. She was a loving daughter of the late Theodore and Amelia (Perry) Pina and one of nine children. Her career in nursing began at Taunton State Hospital. She worked tirelessly in healthcare as a dedicated and compassionate caregiver. She was a certified nursing assistant for over 45 years, most recently at Radius Healthcare in Plymouth for the past 20-plus years, where her impact was profound. Although raising seven children prohibited her from following her dream to become a registered nurse, her medical knowledge was comparable and respected by her peers. She loved to walk Plymouth's scenic waterfront, spend time with her seven children, 14 grandchildren, sisters, extended family and friends. She was extremely proud of her Cape Verdean heritage, spoke Creole and loved to attend annual Cape Verdean festivals. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren's school, recreational and organized events and was affectionately referred to as "Nana". Her legacy is her children whom she never stopped being a mother to and loving. Her strong will and determination instilled within her children the drive, focus and confidence to achieve their goals, tempered by her caring, compassion and love. She was the epitome of a strongly independent, loving mother and grandmother whose wonderful smile, humor and undying support will be greatly missed by her family. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Thomas J. Smith. She was the loving mother of Robert M. Hunt, William D. Hunt III and his wife Kim, Lori A. (Hunt) Spencer, Alan J. Hunt, Tracey L. Hunt, Keith A. Hunt and Meclina M. Hunt and her partner Jeremy Murphy. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Stephanie, Melina, Aron, Qiana, Alex, Alecia, Jessica, Austin, Christopher, Josh, Sydnie, Ariyanna, Olivia, Rileigh and the late Jasmin Nicole. She is also survived by her sisters, Pauline, Mary-Ann, Irene; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place Feb. 4, 2010, with a Mass at St. Peter's Church at 10 a.m. followed by a burial service at Otis Air Force Base in Bourne at 12:30 p.m. Arrangements were handled by Bartlett-Garrity Funeral Home, 338 Court St., Plymouth. To send an online condolence or for directions, go to www.bartlettgarrity.com.