Patricia S

Ramsden

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Patricia Mary Simili Ramsden, 84, of Windham, NH, on November 4, 2026, at her daughter’s home in St. George, KS. Born December 19, 1941 at Clover Hill Hospital, Lawrence MA, to the late Patrick and Sadie (Assad) Simili, she grew up in Methuen, the eldest of four. After meeting her husband Wallace while working at Clam Haven, Derry NH in the summer of 1958, Pat and Wally married in 1960 and made their home for 57 years on Depot Road in Windham. Pat dedicated her life to creating a loving home for her husband and three children. Every summer, Pat and Wally also created lasting memories with their children at their cottage on Plum Island, MA.

In addition to her greatest accomplishments as wife and mother, Patricia worked as the secretary to the director of nurses at Bon Secours hospital, and Dr. Richard McGovern, ObGyn, in Methuen, MA. Later, she worked twenty two years as the secretary for the Windham Fire Department. Pat was an active member in the Windham community and at St. Matthew’s Parish. Strong in her faith and love for God, she served on the parish council, as extraordinary minister of the Eucharist, taught CCD, and started the babysitting program for parishioners at Mass.

At home Pat was a fantastic cook, seamstress, and enjoyed a variety of creative hobbies. Whatever occasion, event, gathering or activity, she was celebrated by her family and friends for making the ordinary extraordinary. She was known for her legendary attention to detail, “MacGyver-like” skills of improvisational problem solving using overlooked items to fix all kinds of things, and her absolute mastery of stain-removal. Her household tips and home hacks were unmatched. Family and friends will forever be grateful for her useful tricks and practical wisdom.

Patricia leaves a lasting legacy of love survived by her three children, Christopher Ramsden (Julie), Catherine Coughlin (Brian), and Julie Romano (Jason); thirteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a brother Patrick Simili, two sisters Carolyn Pagliuso and Joanne Rizzo; dear nieces and nephews, and several cousins. Patricia was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Wallace E. Ramsden.

Visitation will take place on November 19, 2026, from 4-7 pm, at the Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road, Windham, NH 03087. A Funeral Mass will be held the next morning, November 20, 2026, 11 o’clock at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2 Searles Rd, Windham, NH 03087. Burial will immediately follow at the Cemetery on the Plains in Windham, NH.

For directions or to leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com