KEILTY, PATRICIA (PATTY) JANE (NEE MCCARTHY) - Patricia (Patty) Jane (nee McCarthy) Keilty, born March 16, 1944, in Saint John, NB; passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2009, in St. Petersburg, FL. Patty graduated from St. Vincent's High School in Saint John and then attended NB Teachers College and the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton. Gerald (Pete) Keilty and Patty were married in 1966 and were blessed with three children, Krista, Peter and Jill. Patty taught in the public schools in Saint John and then along with Pete and the children lived in Saint John, Boston and Montreal before settling in Fredericton where she dedicated herself to raising her family. Her passion for reading led her to working at the Fredericton Public Library from where she retired. The winter months of the last 10 years took her to the St. Petersburg, Florida area where she enjoyed many visitors from home and the local weather and wildlife. In addition to being a loving wife, mother and grandmother, Patty was a great and loyal friend. Her spirit and support will be greatly missed by each one of us who were blessed to know her. Patty is pre-deceased by her father, Bernard McCarthy, her mother Geraldine (Mulholland) and her sister Valerie (Murray). Patty will be sadly missed and is survived by her two brothers Peter and Bernard, her husband Gerald (Pete), daughter Krista and son-in-law Eddy Lau, son Peter and daughter-in-law Jennifer and daughter Jill; six grandchildren Eric, Matthew, Gabrielle, Jordan, Phoebe and Maya; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and others. The family will receive visitors at McAdam's Select Community Funeral Home (160 York Street, Fredericton) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM on Sunday, March 8th, 2009. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon, on Monday, March 9th, 2009, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1500 Hanwell Road, Fredericton, NB with Fr. J. J. Dolan as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation of Canada or a charity of choice. www.mcadamsfh.com