Mrs. Patricia Spead

Mrs. Patricia E. (Welch) Spead, 55, died at her home in her sleep on Sunday, July 23, 2006, after a long illness.

The daughter of the late Frank and Florida (LaFond) Welch, Mrs. Spead was born in Hooksett on December 5, 1950.

She earned her undergraduate degree from Mount St. Mary College in Hooksett and her MBA from Babson College in Boston.

She was dean of admissions for several colleges including Mount St. Mary College in Hooksett, Merrimack College in Merrimack, and the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif. Mrs. Spead was also special assistant for admissions at Daniel Webster College in Nashua and director of admissions at the Tilton School.

In addition she was an instructor in management skills for women at seminars held throughout the United States.

She was a member of both the New England and the American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers.

Pat loved animals, reading, watching movies, gardening, and visiting people. She was known for her friendly smile, quick wit, upbeat attitude, and kindness.

Prior to her illness she enjoyed fly fishing with her husband and father-in-law as long as she fished and they paddled the canoe.

She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Dr. Richard J. Spead of New Hampton; her dogs, Lilly and Buddy; her cat, Lola; and many great friends.

A Memorial service will be held Sunday, August 13, at 2 p.m. at Spead family lot in Bayside Cemetery, in Laconia. Pets are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Peabody Home, 24 Peabody Place, Franklin, NH 03235.

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