Patricia Mae "Pat" Snell

Patricia Mae "Pat" Snell obituary, Bucksport, ME

Patricia Mae "Pat" Snell

Patricia Snell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Bucksport on May 20, 2025.

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Patricia Mae (Austin) Snell
Penobscot
Patricia Mae (Austin) Snell was born in Castine Jan. 24, 1935, and passed away at her home in West Penobscot on May 13, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, Herman and Olive Austin, her husband Roy Snell, brothers James and Norris (Buster) Austin, sister-in-law Esther Austin, and nephew Benjamin. She is survived by her sister-in-law Margaret Austin, best friend and cousin Venessa Arsenault, nieces Libby Rosemeier, Jan Pflugradt, Margie Gray, Jodelle Austin and Bethany Light, nephews Mark Austin, Ron Austin and many grandnieces and grandnephews.
Pat graduated from Bucksport High School in 1953, Farmington State Teacher's College in 1957 and later went on to get her Master's degree at UMaine. She married Roy Snell in 1968 and moved to Aroostook County. There she taught school for many years and worked for the UMaine Extension Service. After her husband Roy passed in 2001, Pat retired and moved back to Penobscot. She enjoyed taking care of her yard, her flower gardens and visiting with family and friends. There will be a celebration of life at the Penobscot United Methodist Church Saturday May 24, 2025 at 10am. All are welcome.
Arrangements are under the care of Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Bucksport (mitchelltweedie-young.com).
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