Patricia A. Crosby

Patricia A. (Nadeau) Crosby, 79, died Monday, January 24, 2022 at her home in Danvers following a decade-long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of James G. Crosby, with whom she shared fifty-eight years of marriage. Born in Danvers on Nov. 19, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Rita (LeClair) Nadeau. She was raised and educated in Danvers and was a 1960 graduate of Holten High School. Pat dedicated her life to her family. She took great pride in her children and many grandchildren. She enjoyed spending as much time as she could with those that she loved. Never a quiet person, Pat went out of her way to make new friends and talk to everyone she encountered. She never met a stranger! Pat loved to travel. The Caribbean, in particular St. Maarten, was a favorite vacation spot. Many trips with Jim to Alaska, the Greek Isles, Europe, and Disney cruises with the whole family created countless happy memories. She enjoyed her collection of hats, shoes, and pocketbooks, and loved gathering seashells on her favorite beaches—especially Orient Bay! A lifelong Danvers resident, Pat was a communicant of Saint Richard Church. In addition to her husband, she leaves her children, Michael Crosby of Danvers, Theresa Clancey and her husband Sean of Georgetown, Christopher Crosby and his wife Alison of Georgetown, and Kathleen Ross and her husband Michael of Topsfield, her daughter-in-law, Lesley Crosby of Danvers, her brother, James Nadeau and his wife Penny of New Hampshire, and her adored grandchildren, Benjamin, Riley, Justin, Jennifer, and Mateo Crosby, Kyle and Kelsey Clancey, and Bethany and Jared Ross. She was predeceased by her son, David Crosby, and her granddaughter, Allison Crosby. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 10AM in Saint Richard Church, 90 Forest St., Danvers. A celebration of life luncheon will follow at Danversport, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Burial will be private. Visiting hours are Monday from 4-7PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452. To share an expression of sympathy with Pat’s family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.