Patricia A Skehan Siff

Daughter of Catherine (Maloney) Skehan and John Skehan. Sister to the late John Skehan, Catherine McCusker, and survived by Thomas Skehan and David Skehan. Pat leaves behind by her dear husband Eugene Garvey, her five children: John (Marylou), Brian (Laura), Patricia (John), William and

Nancy (Niklas), and ten beautiful grandchildren: Michael, Kate, Hazel, Caleb, Patrick, John Thomas, Daniel, Astrid, Elsa and Lova. Pat was predeceased by her two beloved husbands John Keane and Abraham Siff.

Pat’s smile lit up the room. She loved life and met each day with a positive attitude and limitless energy. Pat had a passion for people and made meaningful connections with countless souls throughout her life. Pat travelled the world and yet was always deeply rooted in her community; she worked as a real estate agent in Sudbury for 34 years and was an active member of both St. Anselm’s parish of Sudbury and Christ the King parish of Mashpee. In addition, Pat was a member of a seemingly endless amount of social groups, most recently the red hats, a women's’ walking group, the 55+ Club of Christ the King Church, Hyannis Yacht Club, and the Falmouth Newcomers Club.

In the end, even terminal lung cancer couldn’t break Pat’s spirit. She took two years of chemo treatments as an opportunity to make friends with amazing doctors, nurses and patients at Hematology Oncology Specialists of Cape Cod. Pat’s life was characterized by bravery, strength, wisdom and a zest for social connections. She cared deeply for others and was a great source of strength and inspiration for many. When Pat’s body finally succumbed to her illness, she was surrounded by her husband and children as her soul lifted up to heaven.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 3rd at 10AM from the Duckett – J. S. Waterman & Sons Home of Memorial Tribute, 656 Boston Post Road (Route 20), Sudbury, with the funeral Mass at 11AM at St. Anselm Church, 100 Landham Road, Sudbury.

Calling hours will be held Monday, October 2nd from 4-8PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the VNA Hospice Visiting Nurse Association, 434 Route 134, Suite D-3, South Dennis, MA 02660 (www.vnacapecod.org).