Holliston-

Patricia Ann Smith, 80, of Holliston, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016. Born in Brockton, she was the daughter of the late Pauline B. (Landry) and Frederick L. Morrison. She was the wife of the late James O. Smith and also the former wife of the late John B. Connors.

Patricia is survived by four children, Mary E. Montminy and her husband Peter of Centre Hall, PA, John F. C. Connors and his wife Katie of Holliston, Patricia A. Connors and her significant other, Carolyn Mulkiten of Ann Arbor, MI, and James M. Smith and his wife Nicole of Hanover. She also leaves behind her siblings, Margi Cicchetti of FL and Fred Morrison of NC, and nine grandchildren: Jennifer, Daniel, Sarah, David, Kevin, Caroline, Hannah, Abigail, and Benjamin. She is predeceased by her sister, Claire Turcotte.

Patricia worked to support her family for many years in data processing at Garland Mills, Cumberland Farms, Child World, and Hills Department Stores. She later applied her love for children working in home based daycare.

Patricia enjoyed volunteering her time as a greeter at the Metrowest Medical Center in Framingham. She was also treasurer of the Mission Springs Activity Committee and helped to plan special events for residents there. Patricia organized a monthly collection and delivery of baked goods to the Pine Street Inn, a homeless shelter in Boston. She loved her children and grandchildren and enjoyed playing games and just spending time with them.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com. A funeral service will take place at Chesmore’s beginning at 11:00 am Thursday, Feb. 18, with a luncheon immediately following. A memorial mass will be said in her name on Sunday, May 15th at 9:30a.m. at St. Mary’s Church of Holliston. In lieu of flowers, donations are respectfully requested for the Employee Fund at Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center, 45 Union Street, Natick, MA 01760. Attn: Nancy Rice.