Loretta A. Patrick

MOULTONBORO — Loretta Anna Patrick (Albers) passed away on May 2, 2012, at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia, surrounded by her loving family.

Loretta leaves behind her devoted husband of 61 years, Jesse, along with her son, Jeff Patrick of Moultonboro, New Hampshire, and four daughters, Kathy Holly of Meredith, New Hampshire, Robyn Patrick-Mayer of Millis, Massachusetts, Lynn James of Grass Lake, Michigan, and Jamie Wilson of Moultonboro, New Hampshire. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, three sisters, two brothers, and many nieces and nephews.

Loretta was a born care-giver. She selflessly gave support, encouragement, and love to all who knew her. One of the jobs that she dearly loved during her lifetime was as a YMCA camp director in Florida. Years later in New Hampshire she worked as the meal planner and preparer for the Meals on Wheels program in Moultonboro. She was also an avid Red Sox fan.

Gardening was one of her favorite activities, and she could encourage anything to grow. Her kitchen window was filled with orchids and fairy gardens, that seemed just happy to be there growing for her. Another activity that gave her great joy was doing Tai Chi. She loved to stay active.

Loretta was also fearless, and loved to have adventures. Together she and Jesse moved the family to Athens, Greece for several years, followed by years spent in Iowa, Florida, and finally Moultonboro, where they have lived for the past thirty years.

Loretta (Larrie, Mom, Grandma, Meemaw) will be deeply missed by all of her family, and by those who knew her.