Services: Calling hours for family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 5th, from 10:00 am to noon at Collins Funeral Home on 92 East Avenue in Norwalk.  A service will follow at 12:00 noon at Collins Funeral Home.

Patricia Lee Harter


January 28th, 2011

Patricia Lee Harter, a 50-year resident of East Norwalk passed away peacefully at Norwalk Hospital on Friday, January 28th following a long illness.

Patricia was born in Auburn, New York in 1938 to Donald and Marie Harter.  She is survived by daughters, Nicole Perron of Orange, Massachusetts, Natalie Nielsen of East Norwalk, and Edwina  (and John) Walsh of Suwanee, Georgia; and beloved grandchildren Hilary Maheu of Orange, Massachusetts and Colin and Christopher Walsh of Suwanee, Georgia.  Patricia is also survived by her siblings:  Maureen (and Carl) Giordano of Orange, David (and Diana) of Bonita Springs, Florida, and Anne (and Philip) Gillotti of Southbury.

Patricia was a graduate of Albertus Magnus College and Fordham University.  She was a dedicated Clinical Social Worker who helped special needs children and their families at the A.C.E.S. (Area Cooperative Educational Services) Village School in North Haven for many years.

An avid and accomplished sailor, Patricia enjoyed sailing the waters of Long Island Sound with family and friends. She was a direct descendant to John and Priscilla Alden of the Mayflower Society.

Calling hours for family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 5th, from 10:00 am to noon at Collins Funeral Home on 92 East Avenue in Norwalk.  A service will follow at 12:00 noon at Collins Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial contributions in Patricia’s name be sent to the A.C.E.S. Education Foundation, c/o Carolyn McNally, 350 State Street, North Haven, CT 06473.

  1. Pat Harter can be conpared to a well-built wooden boat. She was the salwart hull, the bulkhead of SUS-an integral part of the organization, solid, strong, supportive. She will be missed as she provided many sailing opportunites to many members of SUS. I send her friends and family heatrfelt condolences. Christine Thomas San Francisco, CA

    September 19, 2011
    Christine Thomas -

  • To Pat’s Family, I have met so many of you and my heart goes out to you for your loss. Pat was a wonderful woman: strong, smart, beautiful, hard-working, tireless, fun, dependable… I could go on and on. We had a special friendship and I will miss her very much. If I can help in any way, please call me! I was an estate paralegal for 21 years and can answer any questions you may have about estate taxes, the Will or the probate process. God bless you. Phyllis

    September 19, 2011
    Phyllis Williams -

  • sorry to hear about pat just found out yesterday from the office at aces village

    September 19, 2011
    valerie bendt aces village -

  • We remember Pat fondly from our years at SUS and were so sorry to hear of her passing. Our sincerest condolences to her family and friends…she will be missed. Janet and Les Gatechair Treasure Island, Florida

    September 19, 2011
    janet and les gatechair -

  • I am a member of SUS and I was sad to hear the sad news. Try to think of the good times you have had with Pat to ease your heart in this sad time.

    September 19, 2011
    Toby Marxuach-Gusciora -

  • Thanks for such a loving tribute to Pat. She was such an inspiration to us in Singles Under Sail and I will miss her wit and spirit. Thinking of you at this time.

    September 19, 2011
    Vivian Werner -

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