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Official Obituary of

Patricia Gaughan

February 27, 2026

Patricia Gaughan Obituary

Patricia Gaughan 

April 17 1935 –  February 27, 2026

90 years old

Patricia “Pat/Patty” passed away suddenly on 2-27-26 at Beth Israel Hospital in Needham. A friend, who she considered a niece, was by her side. She is predeceased by her sister Mildred and her brother Thomas.  She was a lifelong Needham resident and had spent some of her younger years as a teacher.  Her life was full of family and friends and many happy memories.  Prior to losing her vision, she enjoyed knitting, reading, playing games and doing puzzles.  She was sweet, had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to be with people.

A MASS OF Christian Burial will be held in St. Joseph Church, 1360 Highland Ave, Needham, on Friday, March 6th at 10am. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Needham.

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Services

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday
March 6, 2026

10:00 AM
St. Joseph Church 1360 Highland Ave, Needham

Interment
Friday
March 6, 2026

11:15 AM
ST. Mary s Cemetery
1 Wellesley Ave
Needham, MA 02494

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