Patricia “Trish” E. Charest passed away August 22, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Erle Con Jeffries, Sr. and Lorraine B. Jeffries; and her brother, Erle Con Jeffries, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Rick Charest; sons, Jeremy (Heather) Leal, Aaron (Tabitha) Leal; step-daughter, Rochelle Charest; mother-in-law, Marion Charest; sisters, Bonnie Morton and Kathy (Rick) Garcia; numerous grandchildren, one great-grandson, nieces and nephews. Trish worked as a teacher for 30 years in early childhood education, and she made a difference in the lives of many children. She was a gentle, loving soul with a quick wit and keen sense of humor, who loved her family dearly. Rosary will be 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2012, followed by the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., both to be held at the Shrine of St. Therese Catholic Church. Donations in memory of Trish may be made to the Shrine of St. Therese in lieu of food or flowers. Please visit Trish’s memorial at www.tgmccarthy.com. Arrangements by T.G. McCarthy Funeral Home.
