GRANVILLE – Patricia “Patty” Ann (Clark) Dickinson, 88, (1935-2024) passed away May 26th, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield with her family surrounding her with their love, giving her a peaceful sendoff. After overcoming many medical obstacles in her life, God decided to call her home for a well-deserved rest. She was the wife of 61 years to the late Ralph Dickinson. They enjoyed square dancing, snowmobiling, and playing cards.
Patty was born in Westfield, MA – the daughter of the late Harvey J. and Dorothy (McCloud) Clark. Before becoming a mother and homemaker, which were her true callings, she was a medical assistant to several area doctors. She was a longtime parishioner (a pillar really) of Our Lady of the Lake Church in Southwick where she was President and Treasurer of the Rosary Altar Society, a long-standing member of the Pastoral Council, and a Eucharistic Minister for many years. Her fund-raising efforts helped construct the main church. She was a monthly contributor to the parish soup kitchen and recently co-founded the Ray of Light Social Ministry with her daughter Linda.
Patty was an EMT for the Granville Volunteer Fire Department, a library trustee and held the offices of President and Treasurer of the Granville Library Club, volunteer librarian, and worked on the L.B. Daffodil Days and Center of Hope. Patty worked on many community committees and was an active participant in events supporting the Town including the Council on Aging and Registrar of Voters. She also worked seasonally for several local apple farms.
Mom loved her stained-glass ornaments, birds of all kinds, especially bluebirds, reading, housework and most of all angels.
She is survived by her son Peter H. Dickinson (Laura) and three daughters, Susan L. Scantlen (Michael), Linda M. Dickinson, and Beth Ann DeGrande (Joe); a brother Harvey Michael Clark, predeceased by twins James and Jane, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews and extended family members. She is also survived by her lifelong friend Caroline Blair.
Calling hours will take place on Tuesday, June 4th from 4–7 p.m. at the Southwick Forastiere Funeral and Cremation located at 624 College Highway, Southwick. Funeral services will begin on Wednesday, June 5th at a 10 a.m. from the funeral home to be followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial offered at 11:00 am. at Our Lady of the Lake Church at 224 Sheep Pasture Road, Southwick.
Burial will take place in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial National Cemetery in Agawam, alongside her husband.
Per Mom’s request: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Our Lady of the Lake Church or the Granville Public Library. www.forastiere.com
