Mary E. Patrie

ROXBURY -- Mary E. Patrie, 76, of Canwell Road in Roxbury, died on October 23, 2012 at Rumford Hospital following a brief illness with loving family at her side.

She was born in Yancy, Kentucky, a daughter of Howard and Louise (Yarborough) Griffith. Mary attended schools in Kentucky.

Following college she was employed with Eastern Airlines in New York, where she met her husband Arthur E. Patrie.

The married on November 1, 1958 and together they celebrated 54 years of marriage and had four children.

After their marriage, they moved to Maine, residing in Rumford for several years and later Roxbury, where she served as town clerk for many years.

Mary loved watching the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. She also loved to travel and has been on many cruises.

She loved spending time with her family and friends.

Surviving are her husband, Arthur E. Patrie of Roxbury; three children, Naomi L. Patrie and partner, Donna of Mexico, Douglas K. Patrie of Rumford, and Lisa C. Patrie and partner Pauline of Mexico; two sisters, Margaret Griffith of Custer Park, IL, and Mildred Turner of Custer Park, IL; a brother, William Griffith of Lake Elsinore, CA; a grandson, Joshua Patrie; two great grandchildren, Carrick A. Patrie and Acacia Patrie; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents; and a daughter, Michelle A. Patrie.