Patricia (Chard) O'Neil

O’Neil, Patricia (Chard) Age 89, of Norwood died peacefully on December 30, 2016 with her family at her bedside. Daughter of the late Richard and Eileen (Cahill) Chard and sister of the late Eileen Harper and Marilyn Chard, Patricia grew up in Milford, MA. She was among the first women graduates of Boston College as a member of the Class of 1952. Patricia was a Registered Nurse practicing and teaching at St. Elizabeth’s hospital in Brighton where she met the love of her life – Jim. Married in 1955, Patricia and Jim moved to Norwood where they raised 6 children. A devout Catholic, Patricia was very active at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Norwood where she was a daily communicant, Lector, taught CCD, and was a Eucharistic Minister for many years.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 61 years James E. O’Neil. M.D. In addition, Patricia is survived by her children: Patricia, of Norwood, James and his wife Nancy, of Walpole, Richard, Ellen of Norwood, Vincent of Cranston RI, and Gregory and his wife Maureen of Bridgewater NJ. As “Grandmum”, she leaves Christy, Kari, Torie, Connor, and Kyle. As “Aunt Pat”, she leaves many nieces and nephews. Pat had many great friends that brought her much joy.

Funeral Wednesday January 4 from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St. (Rt. 1A), NORWOOD, at 8 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood at 9. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 – 8 at the funeral home, relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment Highland Cemetery, Norwood. Expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Patricia to St. Catherine of Siena Church, 547 Washington St., Norwood MA 02062.