Patricia Anne Deschenes

Patricia Anne Deschenes of Wilton, NH died March 15, 2008 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 12th, 1940 in Nashua to Edward L. Searles and Priscilla Devine Searles. She enjoyed traveling, her love of which began in her youth with a trip to Spain. She also visited Africa and Ireland, and took many trips across the US, Canada, and Mexico with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Teaching them throughout each journey and instilling a love of travel that still exists in many of them today. She was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother and friend, best described by a friend as, "Patsy was always there for me waiting at my doorstep, and I never had to ask her." She was full of life and loved to dance and sing from a small age, where she sang in a radio show, to later in life enjoying karaoke at home with her family. She also enjoyed sewing and drawing, and always took the time to pass on her passion and knowledge to her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her six children, fifteen grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren, her mother Priscilla Devine Searles, brother James Searles, and three sisters; Priscilla Niemei, Cecelia Searles, and Laurie Lozeau. A private service will be held on the seacoast on May 25th, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services, P.O. Box 496, Community Lane, Peterborough, NH, 03458, phone number 1-800-541-4145.