BANGOR – Patricia E. Cushman, 80, entered this world Dec. 15, 1932, the fifth child of Arthur and Olive (Sabine) Inman. She departed May 3, 2013, to join God and her beloved sister, Jeannette; recently departed, sweet daughter, Pamela; dear brothers, Clifford and Roger; and her blessed mother and father.
She was never alone in her final days; her family was always with her, holding her hand and loving her. She always said she was not afraid of dying, but that she would miss her children and family. Patty closed her pretty blue eyes at 7 p.m. and commenced her journey to Heaven. She left the cancer behind and she was free. Patty especially loved her times at Jeannette’s camp, playing cards and cooking out. She loved summertime, and would visit and sit out for a while in the evening. Everyday her daughter, Melanie joined her for lunch and they would watch their favorite soap together. This was their time. Do not disturb! She was so fastidious about her appearance. Her hair had to be perfect, that was not debatable. She was stubborn, yet so sweet, sometimes quiet, sometimes not, tough, but tender, and always honest and compassionate. She is in a better place where she can finally breathe effortlessly. Her later life was fraught with illness, but she was a fighter and would come back every time, stronger than before. Her final battle could not be won, however she faced it bravely.
Patty is survived by four adoring children, her three sons, Timothy, Roger and Billy; blessed with a wonderful daughter, Melanie, whom she called “her Shadow,” so devoted, tending to her mother’s every need, and never failing her, and Melanie’s husband, Jerry; six dear grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, Eric, William, Travis and Jayla; two great-grandchildren, Jasmine and Mason; two brothers, William and Irving Inman; two sisters, Olive Pierce and Juanita Estey and her husband, Bernie; many nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Inman; and the father of her children and her friend, Bill Cushman. Everyday mention her name, and she will live on. Speak of her often, remember her goodness, her wry sense of humor and the way she loved you, for you know that she will be listening.
It is Patty’s wish that only her children and siblings attend her private graveside funeral. Those who wish to remember Patty in a special way may make gifts in her memory to CancerCare of Maine, Lafayette Family Cancer Center, care of Healthcare Charities, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931. A service of Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com.
Patricia E. Cushman
