Three Rivers- Patricia A. Smith, 82, passed away January 21, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1943 in Newport, Rhode Island to the late Antone Silva Moitoza and Irene (Santos) Lewis. Patricia has been a longtime resident of Palmer since 1953, spending a couple of years residing in Maine with family where she graduated from Herman High School in 1963.

Upon graduating, Patricia worked as a machinist at Tambrands for many years before their closing. She enjoyed making ceramics, horseback riding, bowling, and above all else, spending time with her family.

Besides her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her stepfather, Samuel Lewis, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She will be dearly missed by her husband of 60 years, Byron Smith; daughter, Melissa Police and husband, Richard; son, Samuel Smith and wife, Melisa; grandchildren, Derek Nadeau, Kyra Mercier, Nadalie Mercier and Hailie Smith; and her sister, Daureen Blythe.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home with a Funeral Mass to be held at 12:30pm at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Palmer. Burial will be held later in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in Patricia's memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association by visiting www.alz.org.