Obituary: Patricia A. Dundin, 60

Patricia A. Dundin, of Coopersburg, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 22, after a brief illness. She was born Patricia Ann Allen, the second of four children, to Mona G. and William D. Allen on Oct 27 1951, in Hartford, CT. She spent 25 years of her youth by the salt water in Wickford, RI and it was there she met Thomas Martin Dundin, who would become her husband of 39 years.  Married on August 6^th, 1972 Pat went on to complete her Liberal Arts degree at the University of RI in 1973 and also received a Master of Library Science Degree in 1975, likewise from URI. In July 1977, Pat and Tom became the proud parents of Andrew Eric Dundin and despite her degrees, Pat ultimately dedicated herself to raising her 6 children. Those wonderful children who survive her are Andrew Eric, 34, of Boston, MA, Daniel Patrick, 32, of New Hope, PA, Meredith Anne, 30, of New York, NY, Timothy Michael, 23, of Beltsville, MD, and Sean Edward, 19, and Lauren Elizabeth, 17, both at home. Pat was also an avid animal lover and always had a dog, cat or both throughout her adulthood. She presently leaves behind two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, a Persian cat, and a tank of fish! She is also survived by her loving husband, Thomas Martin, her mother, Mona Allen of Clearwater, FL, a sister, Martha Hitchcock, and her family in Wickford, RI, plus a brother and a sister-in-law. She was predeceased by her father and a younger brother and sister.  

Pat was an avid lover of life and people and that enthusiasm translated to her children, all of whom are valuable additions to the human race. Through them her love will continue to grow. She will be sorely missed but looks forward to a reuniting in heaven.

Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 5050 St. Joseph’s Road, Coopersburg. Viewing Wednesday, July 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. in , 250 Main St., Emmaus and Thursday 9 to 10 a.m. in the church.  Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Coopersburg. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com.

Contributions: May be made to Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center,
PO Box 394, Perkasie PA 18944 a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that Pat was an active volunteer.

Information Courtesy of Schantz Funeral Home, P.C.