Patricia A. (Murphy) Penniman

Lunenburg- Patricia A. (Murphy) Penniman, 74, died Thursday, November 23, in her home after an illness.

Patricia was born October 4, 1949 in Fitchburg, daughter of Raymond Murphy and Grace (Gilbert). She began her work life at Fitchburg Savings Bank, then worked for Asher Pant for over 20 years. Her career shifted to the medical field working at Nashoba Valley Medical Center for several years before working in the pathology department at UMass Medical Center until her retirement.

Patricia enjoyed having a good time with family and friends. She kept busy over the years gardening, golfing, skiing, softball, darts and the 2:30 club. She also loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping. She and her husband, Buzz enjoyed spending winters in Biloxi, MS.

She was predeceased by her husband, Winfield "Buzz" S. Penniman and her parents, Raymond Murphy and Grace DiNardo.

She leaves her daughter, Donna Martin; two step sons, Scott and Clint Penniman; one granddaughter, Lauren Fleury; five step grandchildren, Nicholas, Luca, Stefano, Javan, and Bowen; four siblings, Anthony DiNardo and his wife Diane, Ann DiNardo and husband Peter Prinz, Karen DiNardo and Amy Owen and husband Michael; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation is Saturday, December 2, from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. followed by the funeral at 11:30 A.M. at Richardson Funeral Home, 106 West St., Leominster. Burial will be private in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the MSPCA or Wounded Warrior Project.

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