Patricia was born on Sept. 26, 1937, in Gray, the daughter of Harry and Lottie (Cates) Libby. She was a longtime manager of Courtney Cleaners in Kennebunk, where she was a respected team member and enjoyed helping the customers.
Patricia’s enjoyments in life were raising her children, sewing, gardening, art and music. She loved to spend time spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Patricia will be deeply missed by her family and friends, and has now entered into eternal peace.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; two sisters, Mary Jane Merchant and Ann Libby Cahill; her first husband, Lawrence (Stubby) Stetson; and her second husband, John R. Lord.
She is survived by: two sisters, Shirley Harriman of Cape Porpoise and Alice Ashley of Gray; her brother, Lee Libby of Gray; her children, Linda Gregoire of Biddeford, Gail Sorin of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Rhonda Tetherly of West Kennebunk, Collette Couture of Sanford, and Daniel Stetson of Kennebunk; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak St., Alfred. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the funeral home with Rev. Beverly Brent officiating. Committal prayers and burial will follow at Hope Cemetery in Kennebunk.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Patricia’s name to: Activities Fund, St. Andre’s Healthcare, 407 Pool St., Biddeford, ME 04005.
Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit autumngreenfuneralhome.com.
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