Patricia (Tighe) Loomis

Patricia A. (Tighe) Loomis, of Lakeville, formerly of Hull and Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on August 15th, at the age of 85  after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Born and raised in Neponset, Dorchester, MA.  Devoted mother of Shawna P. Connolly and her children Emma L. Kelliher and Porter C. Kelliher, of Lakeville.  Beloved wife of the late Charles L. Loomis.  Also survived by Douglas S. Loomis and his wife Olivia of Murphy, TX, Julia Loomis Glenn of Sanger, TX and her children Chad Seagle, and Melissa Burgner,  predeceased by Gregory C. Loomis, and survived by his children Heather Loomis and Erin Loomis Laughlin and 5 great grand-children.

Also survived by her siblings Thomas Tighe and his wife Maryellen of Marshfield, Alice (Dolly) Hutchison and her husband Rick of Hanover, and Stephen Tighe of Dorchester.  Predeceased by Paul Tighe and John Tighe.  Caring Aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Former spouse and lifelong friend of Andrew F. Connolly of Boston.

Pat worked as the Vice President of Sales at Data Printer Corp in Malden followed by Oki data. , both computer printer companies.  She left the corporate world with the hope of becoming a small business owner and was successful.  During her career, Pat owned and operated Bike N Blade in Weymouth, the Bermaken Hotel in Hull, and Furniture Medic in Punta Gorda, FL.  

Pat loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  She was often the first attendee at any event including dance recitals, school shows, and sporting events.  She loved to chase "yard sales" all over the South Shore for the thrill of a good bargain.  Pat loved large extended family gatherings including annual ski trips and canoeing down the Saco River.  

 Family and friends are respectfully invited to the Memorial Service which will be held at Old Ship Church, 90 Main St., Hingham on Wednesday, August 23rd at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at ALZ.org or the Pan-Mass Challenge at PMC.org. 

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