BUXTON — Patricia M. Verrill, 91, passed away at the Gorham House on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020.

She was born in Montreal, Canada, on March 9, 1928, a daughter of the late John and Irene (Quirk) Monaghan. She was educated in parochial schools. Over the years, Patricia was employed as bus driver for SAD 6, was a waitress at the Tory Hill Restaurant, and worked for Larry Taylor’s Flower Shop and the Ossipee Trail Garden Center. She was an active member of St. Anne’s Church, a participant in Bonny Eagle Adult Education, and the Hollis/Buxton Lions Club. Patricia will forever be remembered for her love of family and her favorite color — Red.

She is predeceased by her husband, John “Jack” Verrill, whom she married on Sept. 13, 1947; and sisters, Joan Milonja and Lillian Campbell.

She is survived by her children, Vicki Smart of Naples, Sally O’Donnell of Florida and Ripley, Betsy Audette of Buxton and Thomas Verrill of Hiram; seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A Mass was held on Monday, Feb. 3, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Anne’s Church, 299 Main Street, Gorham. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Westbrook. In honor of Patricia’s love of the color red, everyone was encouraged to wear red clothing.

Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service website, www.mainefuneral.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: The Gorham House Activity Fund, 50 New Portland Rd., Gorham, ME 04038.