ELIOT – Patsy Joan Williams Corriveau passed away April 27, 2012, after a six-month battle with cancer.
Patsy’s greatest passion in life was teaching and inspiring children. She taught with joy for 39 years. Born in Sherman, Texas, she lived most of her life in Maine. Patsy was a lifelong enthusiast of baton twirling, winning the Miss USTA competition in 1967, and taught baton until her illness. Patsy graduated from the University of Maine at Presque Isle and later earned her master’s degree in education from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. Patsy will be remembered for her warmth, kindness and especially for her profound love of family. Patsy is lovingly remembered by her family.
She is survived by her mother, Freda Lamoreau Williams of Inverness, Fla.; devoted friend and companion, David McQuade of York; children, Adalia Corriveau of Portland, Ore., and Hannah Corriveau of Baltimore; brother, Robert Williams of Asbestos, Quebec; sister, Tammy Paul and husband, Danny Paul, of Yarmouth; sister, Heather Williams and partner, Min Huang, of Columbia, Conn.; cousin, Arthur Lamoreau and partner, Michael Corbin, of Madawaska; nieces and nephews, Trevor, Erica and Riley Paul, Hayley, Emily and Megan Overturf; as well as many extended family members and friends. She was predeceased by her loving father, James M. Williams.
There will be a funeral service 11 a.m. June 30 at Church of the Good Shepherd, Houlton, with refreshments and memories after in Watson Hall. Interment will be at Johnson Cemetery, Presque Isle, thereafter.