Josephine J. Patchett

FEDERALSBURG - Josephine J. Patchett, 88, formerly of Federalsburg, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 17, 2007, at the William Hill Manor in Easton.

She was born Dec. 16, 1918 in Federalsburg, the daughter of the late J. Arthur Johnson and Florence Handy Johnson. Her husband of 52 years, James F. Patchett Jr., preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 2002.

She was a Federalsburg High School graduate, class of 1935 and attended Goldey Beacom College. She was a bookkeeper for Bendix and the former Eastern Shore Public Service.

She enjoyed social activities including playing cards and going to her grandsons' ball games.

She is survived by three daughters, Joanne P. Simmons and her husband, David, of Havre de Grace, Janet P. Andrews and her husband, Clark, of Federalsburg and Penny P. Bunting of Seaford, Del.; seven grandchildren, Clark Andrews III, Chad Andrews, Troy Williams, Laura Rogala, Daniel Patchett, Bain Bunting, and T.J. Bunting.

A son, James F. Patchett III, preceded her in death.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the Eastern Shore Veterans' Chapel in Beulah, with the Rev. Denzil Cheek officiating.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the William Hill Manor Community Enrichment Fund, c/o Shari Payne-Blades, 501 Dutchman's Lane, Easton, MD 21601 or to the Memorial Hospital Foundation, Cardio-Rehab. Fund, 219 S. Washington St., Easton, MD 21601.

Funeral arrangements made by Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg.