McCLEAVE, PATRICIA (MOFFETT) - (1924-2012) - RICHIBUCTO, NB - Patricia McCleave, 87, of Richibucto passed away peacefully at the Stella Maris Hospital, Ste. Anne de Kent on Saturday, January 14th, 2012. Born in Fredericton, she was the daughter of the late Harry and late Meta (King) Moffett. Patricia loved to write poetry, she studied Geology at the University of New Brunswick and worked as a librarian in Sussex for many years. Patricia will be sadly missed by her daughter; Meta Wong (Tony) of Port Alice, BC, her four sons; Dr. John McCleave (Anne-Marie Caissie) of Rexton, Stephen McCleave (Linda) of Halifax, Robert McCleave (Lois Mulligan) of Kingston, ON and Edward McCleave (Susan Gray) of Saint John, twelve grandchildren; Harry, Karin, Elizabeth-Anne, John Patrick, Denise, Derek, Danika, Lilly, Rose, Ivy, Mei Ling, Xian Ming, one great grandson; Anthony James, one sister; Mollie Vavasour of Ottawa, one brother; Henry Moffett (Marie) of Toronto and many nieces and nephews. Patricia was predeceased by her husband; Harry McCleave (2000), son; David (2002), one sister; Mable and one brother; William.
Resting at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto with visitation on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Thompson’s Funeral Home, Richibucto (523-4252).