Patricia Ann McLaren, 81 of Rochester, NH died December 9, 2021, after a long period of failing health. She was born in Somerville Massachusetts to her predeceased parents John and Agnes Collins.
The eldest of nine, Patty Ann, as she was known to her siblings, was predeceased by her sister Phyllis Fagan, and brothers David Collins, Paul Collins, John (Jack) Collins, and Michael Collins. She leaves behind two sisters, Marsha Anastas and Mary Ellen McMahon, and brother Kevin Collins.
Patricia was employed by the city of Rochester where she was proud of her work on the revitalization of the Rochester Opera House during its early phase and tending to the many flower gardens around the city with fellow employees.
After retirement she spent her time babysitting her grandchildren and having backyard birthday parties with family and any of the many neighborhood children. She loved to hand out freeze pops to the kids on hot days. She had a huge heart and was always ready to help those in need in any way she...