After a lengthy illness Patricia Arlene Curtis died peacefully at the home of her daughter, Deborah Curtis, in Barre, VT on August 11, 2016. Born in Richmond, Maine on May 22, 1931 to Henry James Smith and Arlene Thomas Smith, she was the third child of four children. Patricia attended school in Montpelier, where she met Richard Curtis. He began walking her home while in grammar school; they began dating in high school and were married on August 11, 1952 with only 2 brief separations for Richard's service time in the Navy and Patricia enrolling at the Deaconess School of Nursing in Boston. Patricia's dream was to become a nurse. That dream, unfortunately, was never realized due to an accident only months from graduation. After her marriage and birth of her children she turned her energies to raising a family. In her early life she was passionate about gardening, needlework and rug braiding. While living in Plainfield, VT she opened a small rug braiding shop. In later years, she enjoyed reading and spending time with her children and their spouses, the grandchildren and great grandchildren. She spent many wonderful years with friends and family at their camp in North Ferrisburgh, VT. She leaves behind her two children, Richard W. Curtis, Jr (Debra J.) of East Montpelier and her daughter, Deborah A. Curtis of Barre Town, six grandchildren, Christi Philips (James), Matthew Curtis (Julie), Richard Curtis III, Ami Rankin (Nathan), Ryan Moraski and Hannah Moraski. She also leaves her great grandchildren, Paige Philips, Joseph Curtis and soon to be born, Summer Patricia Rankin. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard Curtis, her parents and three siblings. Patricia was a truly giving, generous, wonderful woman. That legacy will live on forever in all of us. As we think about her from time to time, we know she is still with us through our individual memories that we share and through the many pictures we have. Her family wishes to thank the wonderful care given by the nurses at Home Health and Hospice, Dr. Thomas Curchin and a special caregiver, Christina. Although Patricia loved flowers, at her request, flowers will be omitted. Those wishing to make a contribution in her memory may send donations to the Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601 or Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641or at www.cvhhh.org Funeral services and a celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at 2:00 PM with calling hours beginning at 1:00 PM at Guare and Sons Funeral home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT. On-line condolences may be sent to www.guareandsons.com