Patricia grew up in Western Mass and attended Greenfield Community College. She was a resident of Florida for over 40 years. In earlier years she enjoyed playing golf and spending time at the beach. She and her husband owned their own business for many years. Later on Patricia went into condo management for companies in Florida and Alabama. Patricia was the wife of Arthur Strahan who pre-deceased her. She leaves behind a son, Scott Bernier, a granddaughter Jessica Bernier, three step-children Heather, Heidi and Arthur, her mother Claire Penta, three siblings Madeline Williams, Karen Buckler, Charles Gianakos and eight nieces and nephews.