Obituary: ​Patricia A. McDowell, 62, of Southbury

Information via Carpino Funeral Home

Patricia A. McDowell passed away on September 5, 2016 in Southbury. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan on May 14, 1954, to parents, Dr. Robert H. McDowell & B. Jean Paterson who have pre-deceased her. Also pre-deceasing her is her oldest son, James R. (“JR”) McDowell, along with Pat’s beloved aunt and uncle, Mary Paterson Roberts, and Robert Paterson.

Pat leaves behind her son, Mathew Perucci and his friend Casey Wade of Southbury, whom Pat adored. She also leaves behind her sister, Margo McDowell Cowan, brother-in law, James Cowan, niece and nephew, Stephanie & Shaun McDowell, and great nieces, Mackenzie, Maya, Ella, and great nephew Shaun, all from Texas; cousins, Andrew Roberts and wife, Lesly; Mike Roberts and wife Karen all of Pennsylvania; Jennifer Paterson Suttile and husband Frank; Bob Paterson and wife Krista; Susan Levesque and husband Dan; a special aunt, Bonnie J. Paterson Reed and close family friend, Carol Polito, all from Connecticut. Brenda Paterson Aitken and husband Nicol; Scott Aitken, and wife Claudine of Scotland and France.

Pat was an extraordinary horsewoman who loved riding and teaching others. Her true passion was the sport of dressage reaching the level of Grand Prix. She loved horses since childhood, and over the years won many trophies and ribbons, especially in dressage. She leaves behind her very talented and fun horse, Plow, along with many friends and students in the horse community.

Pat was an exceptional nurse, having earned her R.N. and Master’s Degrees. She worked at Danbury Hospital and recently celebrated her 35th year. Pat was a strong willed person who was also patient, kind, loving and at times her straight forwardness was sincerely welcomed. All of her family and friends shall dearly miss her quietness, her smile, her opinions and her love.

A Celebration of Pat’s Life will be held on Saturday, September 17 at the Heritage Hotel, 522 Heritage Road, Southbury, CT 06488 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Terrace Room. In her memory, please feel free to donate to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Carpino Funeral Home, Southbury.