Patricia Shea, 86, of Merrimack passed away with her daughter by her side at home on Friday January 13 ^th , 2023. She was born, raised, and educated in Greenfield, MA where she lived until moving to Merrimack just a couple of years ago.

Patricia worked at Franklin County Nursing Home for many years and then at Dunkin Donuts in Greenfield where she was well known and still visited after her employment there.

She was a parishioner at Holy Trinity Catholic Church where she served as a greeter for many years. She was a past member of the Women of the Moose Chapter 316 and served as Senior Regent, earned her College of Regents Degree a long with her Red Tassel and Red Stole. Patricia was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed attending the races in Loudon with her daughter Brenda.

Patricia will be deeply missed by her daughter Brenda Gwozdz and her husband Dan of Merrimack, she is also survived by her brother Arthur Martel of Worthington, MA; nieces Carol Majewski of Greenfield, MA and Melanie Young and her husband Dennis of W. Springfield, MA; her nephew Ryan Martel of Merritt Island, FL, along with several grand nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Henry, parents Elmer and Laura Martel, sister Diana Majewski and brother Elmer (Al) Martel, Jr.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Patricia's honor may be made to Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or online at www.hhhc.org