Obituary: Patricia E. Lawlor McHugh, 77, Of Cheshire

CHESHIRE, CT — (From Sisk Brothers Funeral Home): Patricia E. Lawlor McHugh, 77, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 25,2022, with her family at her side.

Survived by her beloved husband Lawrence T. McHugh, loving children Gretchen M. (David) Lapierre of Hebron, Karen A. (Joseph) Quinn of Cheshire and Lawrence A. McHugh of Cheshire, cherished grandchildren Erin and David Lapierre and Tommy Quinn, a sister Bridget (Donald) Mariano of Naugatuck and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a sister, Sr. Jeremy Lawlor O.P. (Margaret Mary).

She was born Dec. 1,1944 in New Haven a daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Coyle Lawlor, was a graduate of the former St. Mary's High School where she was a cheerleader and had attended Quinnipiac College.

As a young girl she was a talented ballet and toe dancer and was passionate about music and dance.

After working for many years at the S.N.E.T. Co. she worked for a time for Arbor Oil Co. until she finally retired. She was a member of St. Bridget of Sweden Parish in Cheshire and was a former member of the League of Women Voters.

Pat's mother Margaret grew up in County Cavan, Ireland and immigrated to the U.S as a teenager. She enjoyed passing down stories about Ireland and Pat often shared these stories and others about growing up with her two sisters and many Irish cousins.

Pat's mother was mentioned in the book "The Road to Avondale " by Thomas Briody as an influential person in the author's life. The book gave insight into Pat's mother's life in Ireland. Even during her yearlong battle with cancer, she still always put everyone first and never lost her sense of humor. She was the best mother a person could ask for.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wed. Nov. 2, 2022, at 12 noon in St. Bridget of Sweden Church, Cheshire. Burial will follow in St. Bridget Cemetery. Calling hours at Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden will be Wed morning prior to the mass from 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Hartford Hospital -Philanthropy-Hospice Care, 80 Seymour St. PO Box 5037, Hartford, CT 06102-5037.

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