Lillian Y. Patrick

   Lillian Y. (Vaillancourt) Patrick, 90, of Bedford, died March 22, 2023 at the Arbors of Bedford after a period of declining health.

   She was born in Manchester on July 24, 1932 to Gilbert and Clara (Bussier) Vaillancourt.  She graduated from St. Joseph High School and was a lifelong resident of the Manchester area.

   In her younger years she had worked in the shoe industry and as a switchboard operator at the former Grenier Field, both in Manchester.  She loved to cook, knit and crochet.  She also enjoyed playing golf and bowling in area leagues.

   She was predeceased by her parents; her step-mother, Therese Pelletier and a step-brother, Roland Labbe.

   Lillian is survived by her husband of 69 years, Robert Patrick of Bedford; three children, Linda Bruno of Rochester, Leo Patrick of Meredith and Joyce Rowe of Manchester; seven grandchildren, Jayson, Charlene, Philip, Alison, Michelle, Samuel and Kimberly; three great grandchildren, Axton, Wyatt and Asher; a step-brother, Roger Labbe of Manchester; a step-sister, Claudette Bolduc of Auburn; cousins, nieces and nephews

   SERVICES: A calling hour is Tuesday (3/28) from 11 a.m. to noon followed immediately at noon by a funeral ceremony, all at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester.

   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Special Olympics NH, P.O. Box 3598, Concord, NH 03302.