Pat was born on June 21, 1944 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Edward Lambert and Helen King Lambert. She grew up in Scranton where she attended Holy Rosary Catholic High School. Following a charming romance, Pat married the love of her life, Robert Michael Haggerty, on November 26, 1966, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. They enjoyed 47 years full of happiness, dancing, and being surrounded by friends and family.

Pat moved to Longmont with her family in 1976. Here, Pat found her calling working with seniors at Applewood Living Center in various roles, most notably as the Activity Director. In 1990, Pat helped open Life Care Living Center of Longmont. Pat’s dedication to senior residents was demonstrated in everything she did from planning special events and even hosting picnics at her own home. Pat had a passion for entertaining like no other and was known for her infamous St. Patrick’s Day and Christmas Eve parties. Pat enjoyed sharing her remarkable gift for cooking with all her friends and family by always making more than enough food to share. Pat’s family was the center of her world and she enjoyed nothing more than spending time with them.

Preceding her in death are her parents, her husband, a sister, Judi Pentico, and son-in-law, Scott Dreyfuss. Surviving are her children; Kim Dreyfuss of Loveland; Robert (Nicole) Haggerty Jr. of Frederick; brother-in-law, Terry Pentico of Longmont; and grandchildren Kayla Dreyfuss, Riley Haggerty, and Tavan Haggerty. Pat is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation hours will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 21 at the Howe Community Room. Funeral Services will be 10am, Friday, January 22, 2021, also at Howe Mortuary. Please feel free to attend, however, COVID-19 restrictions are in place