Patricia A. (Carragher) Downes

Patricia A. (Carragher) Downes, 82, of Rogers Avenue, Riverside, RI died peacefully on June 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving children.

Born in Newark, N.J, the daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (McArtney) Carragher, she was raised in Newark and Kenilworth, NJ, graduating from Jonathan Dayton High School in 1960. She lived in Riverside for the past two years, previously residing in Reston, VA and Condon, MT.

Ms. Downes worked in Human Resources for IBM and Lockheed Martin in the Washington, D.C. area for over 30 years before retiring in 2009.

Patricia enjoyed arts & crafts, gardening, Chinese food, the beach, animals, and spending time with her loving family and circle of friends. She was beloved for her sense of humor and kind heart.

She was predeceased by her partner, Jim Thurston.

She is survived by her loving family: her daughter, Kelly A. Downes of Dedham, MA (partner Lenny DiPietro); her son, William E. Downes of Riverside (partner Heather Trexler); her five grandchildren, Billy Downes, Anna Downes, Casey Tocci, Jack Tocci, and Kathleen Tocci; and her brother, Edward Carragher (wife Julia Valles) of Brick, N.J.

Calling hours are Monday, July 8, 2024 in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside from 6-8 P.M. A private burial will be held in Graceland Memorial Park, Kenilworth, NJ at a later date.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday July 9, 2024 in St. Luke Church, 108 Washington Road, Barrington at 10 A.M.