SURRY, NH — Patricia Ann Colburn, 80, passed away Saturday morning, December 7, 2019 at her son’s home in Swanzey, NH. She was born June 9, 1939 in Lebanon, NH to Leona E. (Bryant) and Leon W. Woodward. Patricia graduated from Lebanon High School with the Class of 1958 and married Richard J. Colburn August 20, 1960. She was a stay-at-home-mother, but also worked at Smiths Medical, Schleicher and Schuell, and as a seamstress at Carter’s.
Patricia loved camping and was passionate about shopping. She loved cooking and was an enthusiastic collector of cookbooks. Patricia enjoyed sewing and made many of her daughter’s clothes and family members’ wedding dresses. Above all she loved her family and her dog, Miley.
Patricia is survived by her daughter, Christina L. (Anthony) Swett of Plainfield, NH; son, Brian (Sheila) Colburn of Swanzey, NH; grandchildren, Keith (Cassie) Colburn of Swanzey, NH, Devin (Amy) Swett of Manchester, NH, Samantha Swett of Plainfield, NH, and Tucker Swett of Plainfield, NH; and sister Sandra (John) Andress of Plainfield, NH.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Leona Woodward; husband, Richard Colburn; brother, Fay “Woody” Woodward; and grandson, Cory Colburn.
Family and friends are invited to Calling Hours from 4-6:00 P.M. Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, NH. A Funeral Service will begin at 6:00 P.M.
Memorial donations in Patricia’s name may be made to the Monadnock Humane Society, 101 West Swanzey Rd., Swanzey, NH 03446.
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