Beatrice M. Patriquin

Beatrice M. (Boucher) Patriquin, 90, of 32 Hospital Hill Rd., Gardner and formerly of 104 Church St., died peacefully Saturday, May 6th in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, following an illness.

Born in Gardner on December 6, 1915, she was the daughter of Jean and Melina (Daviau) Boucher.

She was a licensed practical nurse employed by Gardner State Hospital for 22 years, retiring in 1971. She then worked at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home on a part-time basis for 5 years until 1977.

She received her L.P.N. degree from Gardner State Hospital in 1958.

Mrs. Patriquin was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Gardner Golden Agers and A.A.R.P.

She enjoyed shopping, boating and watching television game shows, especially "Wheel of Fortune".

She leaves 2 sons, Gerald R. Patriquin and wife Peggy of Gardner, Donald G. Patriquin of Athol; 1 daughter, Joyce D. Flood and husband Fred of Hubbardston; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a great-greatgrandchild; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by 2 brothers, Ralph and Wilfred Boucher and 1 sister, Yvonne LaFond.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 10th from the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 166 Cross St., Gardner. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Gardner.

Calling hours at the funeral home are Tuesday, May 9th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gardner Visiting Nursing Assn., 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440 or to Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Activity Fund, 32 Hospital Hill Rd., Gardner, MA 01440.

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