Patricia C. Hagerty
December 27, 1926 ~ September 11, 2017
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Patricia Coleen Dodds Hagerty, 90, formerly of Erie, PA and Rocky Grove, beloved wife of Robert E. Hagerty, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11th, 2017 at her home with family at her bedside.Patricia was born December 27, 1926, daughter of the late Beth and John Q. Dodds of Rocky Grove. Patricia graduated Salutatorian, Class of 1945, Rocky Grove High School. Patricia married Robert E. Hagerty on May 6, 1948, following his service in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Robert preceded Patricia in death on August 21, 2010. Patricia was employed as a Secretarial Assistant at Joy Manufacturing, Billing Clerk for Printz’ Clothing Store (formerly located on Liberty Street) and as an Administrative Assistant at a Real Estate office in Erie, Pa. Her greatest pleasure was being a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In her retirement, Patricia enjoyed spending time with family and friends, maintaining the family home in Erie, PA and traveling with husband Robert. Surviving are her three children and their spouses: David C. Hagerty and wife Louise of Great Barrington, MA; Ellen D. Hagerty and her life partner Arthur Anders of Boston, MA; and John R. and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hagerty of Manasquan, NJ. She also leaves behind her Granddaughter, Amanda Swanberg-Baker and husband Robert Baker of Valenzia, PA and four Great Grandchildren: Kylie Sara, Jewelie Violet, James Robert and Thea Dawn. Additional survivors include Sister-in-Law Eleanor (Hagerty) MacKenzie; niece Sally MacKenzie-Dubel and husband Wayne of Beaver, PA; and nephews Dr. Paul L. MacKenzie and wife Nicole of Conters, Switzerland; Andrew MacKenzie of Houston, TX; and Jeffrey I. MacKenzie and wife Pamela of Rocky Grove.Friends and family may call at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with the funeral service immediately following with Rev. Dennis Jones officiating.Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery.Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Venango VNA Foundation, 491 Allegheny Blvd., Franklin, PA 16323.To send flowers, cards or online condolences, friends and family are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com
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I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Please find the comfort and help you need to get through this difficult time from our loving Father, “the God of all comfort “, at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4. One day God promises to do away with death forever (Revelation 21:4)
Dawn, John, Dave and families…I am so sorry for your loss of such a sweet, giving and loving Mother. I hold very fond memories of her from our childhood when we were neighbors here in Franklin. Take comfort in knowing she is at peace now AND with your Father who I also hold such fond memories of his kindness. Cheryl Hanna
John, we are deeply saddened to hear the loss of your beloved mother. We express our heartfelt condolences to you and all your family members. Our prayers are with the departed soul for the everlasting peace in heaven. Viru Patel & family….
David, Ellen and John, I’m very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I have really fond memories of our family trips together.
Dear John, Ellen, and Dave, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I wish I could be there with you. Please be comforted with all the great memories and wonderful things your mother gave you. I often recall the wonderful times our families had on the shores of Ocean City, NJ. Of course there were other times as well. The “card club” may be playing 500 in heaven! Peace to you and your families during this time.
Your old friend, Stephanie Sue Stephens Van
Dear David, Ellen, John and families, we, the deacons of her church home in Erie, wish to extend our deepest sympathy on the recent loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. May the passage of time ease your sadness and leave you with memories of the many wonder-filled ways she touched and enriched your lives. Thoughts and prayers, Lorie Fritts