Patricia Ann (Savage) Abear 83 of Ashland, took her last breath and began her final journey home on Saturday, July 20, where she passed from her family's loving arms ,to the arms of the Lord. Patricia was two weeks shy of turning 84 years young, was a very loving, caring, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born in Plymouth in 1936 and married Carleton Abear in 1956. They lived in Plymouth for a few years and then moved to Ashland where they raised their four children. Patricia's pride and joy were her family and children; David Abear (deceased in 1989), and surviving, Karen (Dennis) Day of Thornton, Susan (David) Paquette of Ashland, and Patrick (Anne) of Ashland. Patricia enjoyed not only raising her four children, she was the most loving and nurturing Grandmother to her grandchildren; Samantha Day, Nicholas Day, Christopher Paquette, Angela Smith, Jeffery King, Jonathan Abear, Matthew Abear and was very proud to become Great Gram to Thomas Smith, Emma Smith and Riley Elizabeth Abear. Patricia enjoyed many summers on Little Squam Lake at the Ashland Campground and in later years she and Carl enjoyed their trips to Searsport, Maine. She was an avid collector of dolls, was quite accomplished at jigsaw and crossword puzzles and enjoyed all of her grandchildren's sporting and school events. She also enjoyed her many trips to her favorite retail stores in the area. Patricia is survived by her husband of 63 years Carleton, her three children, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sister Janet (Owen) Zwicker of Campton and sister in laws, Alberta Dowd of Maryland, Marcelle Abear of Meredith, Anne Abear of Salem, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Ashland's Operation Santa Claus Fund, P.O. Box 856, Ashland, NH, 03217 or Pemi-Baker Health and Hospice, 101 Boulder Point. Suite 3, Plymouth, NH, 03264 or Comfort Keepers of Plymouth, NH. SERVICES: relatives, family and friends are kindly invited to attend services at Dupuis Funeral Home in Ashland. Calling hours will be held Thursday, July 25 from 6:00-8:00 pm, with the funeral being held on Friday, July 26 at 11:am. A private burial will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. For more information go to Dupuisfuneralhome.com.