Baldridge, Mary Patchen

Mary Patchen Baldridge

May 30, 2016

Mary "Pat" Baldridge died peacefully with her children at her side on May 30, 2016, in Hudson, OH. She was bo in Byesville, OH, to Mick and Mary (Repasky) Patchen. She grew up in Byesville and the nearby Trail Run area. She moved to Columbus, OH, to attend business school and work for Curtiss-Wright. It was there she met her husband, Eest Baldridge, Jr. They lived in Columbus, OH, Lima, OH, and Bonita Springs, FL. After Eest passed away in 2007, Pat moved to Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson, OH.

Pat and Eie had two children, who survive her: James Gregory Baldridge (wife Sue Baldridge) of Bonita Springs, FL, and Teri Baldridge Kozsey (husband Philip Kozsey), of North Royalton, OH. She has two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Pat is also survived by sisters, Paula Rohrich (Bonita Springs, FL) and Rosella Urdak (Byesville, OH), and brother, Charles Patchen (Byesville, OH). Pat loved being a mother and grandmother. She also loved cooking, sewing, playing cards, and Bingo. She was an immaculate homemaker, and was known for her sense of humor and practical jokes, especially during her last few years of life.

Mary "Pat" Baldridge will be interred next to her husband Eest at Naples Memorial Gardens, in Naples, FL where a short "Celebration of Life" service is being planned. Additionally, a candle has been lit for her at the Serenity Chapel at Laurel Lake Retirement Community (Crown Center). Donations may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 3743 Boettler Oak Drive, Uniontown, OH 44685.

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