Obituary of Patricia A. REICKER

REICKER, Patricia A.-the death of Patricia Ann Reicker of Grand Bay-Westfield, wife of Douglas R. Reicker, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Monday, December 12, 2011, following a period of failing health. Patricia was born in Saint John on April 18, 1943, a daughter of the late J. Harold and Irene A. (McLaughlin) England. She was a graduate of St. Vincent's Girls High School and St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing. Patsy nursed at various Saint John hospitals until becoming a stay-at-home Mom. Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters, Leigh Ann (Daniel) Forbes of Saint John, Cynthia Reicker of Saint John, Kimberly Reicker of Grand Bay-Westfield, and Lindsay (Matthew) Berrigan of Halifax; two brothers, William England of Grand Bay-Westfield, and Mark (Beverly) England of Quispamsis; one grandson, Brodie Berrigan; and several nieces and nephews. Resting at Fitzpatrick's Funeral Home, 100 Waterloo St., with visiting on Wednesday from 7 to 9 and on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Friday afternoon at 12:05. Interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Lung Association; the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation; or the Canadian Red Cross would be appreciated.