Patricia A. (Harding) Haskell

SIDNEY – Patricia A. (Harding) Haskell, 77, passed peacefully on July 5, 2021 at her son and daughter-in-law’s home after several years of declining health. Patricia was born in Waterville on April 15, 1944 to Virgil and Jeanette (Rancourt) Harding and grew up in Oakland and attended Oakland schools.

On February 16, 1963 she married David Haskell and moved to Sidney where they raised their family and had many joyful years together until David’s death in 2010.

When Patricia’s children were grown, she rejoined the workforce, first at Buddies Grocery in Oakland and then at Pleau’s in Winslow until she was forced to retire in 2018 due to her declining health. Pat loved to work and considered her coworkers at Pleau’s as a second family.

Pat grew beautiful flowers, vegetables and raspberries.

Pat was a member of the Sidney Trail Riders, enjoyed bus trips, NASCAR, the coast and fairs.

Patricia is survived by her daughter LeeAnn and son in law George Lizzotte, son James and daughter in law Nancy Haskell. Her grandchildren (to whom she was lovingly known as NeNe) Benjamin Lizzotte and (spouse) Kristin, Tarra Bouchard and (spouse) Brendon, Samantha Haskell, Kyle Haskell and (spouse) Katlyn as well as several great grandchildren

She is also survived by her brother Robert Harding, sister-in-law Ann Harding, her sister Pauline Gorham, and her brother Raymond Harding and (spouse) Sharon. Pat loved her siblings to no end and she and older “Brother Bob” had many adventures when they were children and she always felt like a second mother to her younger siblings. Also surviving is sister-in-law Ethel Stevens and (spouse) Glenn as well as many nieces and nephews and her cat Chubb’s who adopted Pat when she moved in with her son James and daughter in law Nancy.

Patricia was predeceased by her husband David, parents, in laws, her brother Ronald Harding, sister-in-law Nancy Harding, granddaughter Emily Andrews and a dear friend Walter LaPlante.

Specials thanks to Nancy, Sam and James who provided Pat with excellent care in her final year of life and did everything within their power to keep Pat active, comfortable and happy. They are an amazing family and their generosity, patience and love for Pat will never be forgotten.

There will be no funeral and a celebration of Patricia’s life will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan ME 04976.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Patricia’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; email: [email protected].