Patricia E. “Trisha” (Leonard) Rollins CROYDON, NH -Patricia E. “Trisha” (Leonard) Rollins of Croydon, NH, formerly of Woburn, died peacefully, with her family by her side, November 30th at the age of sixty-four. She was the beloved wife of 35 years to Peter Rollins. Born in Winchester and raised in Woburn, Trisha was a daughter of the late Marie (Manley) and William F. Leonard Jr. She was educated in Woburn and a graduate of Woburn High School. For many years, Trisha worked as a para-professional at the Malcom White Elementary School in Woburn. She was patient, kind and dedicated to her students. Her greatest quality was her selflessness. Trisha placed the needs of others before her own, leaving a legacy of compassion and kindness. Trisha married the love of her life Peter in 1988, and together brought two sons into the world to whom she was devoted. She never missed an opportunity to bring them to sporting events and was always their biggest supporter. In the summer months, Trisha would take her sons to Wells Beach in Maine where they made many beautiful memories. Trisha enjoyed playing cards, especially cribbage, watching movies on the Hallmark Channel, crocheting, and doing arts and crafts. She was also a wonderful cook but an even better baker, baking piles of delicious cookies every Christmas season. Trisha had a special place in her heart for animals, especially dogs and even fostered dogs at her home for many years. She loved and adored her dogs Kelly and Brookie. Trisha will be sadly missed but her legacy will live on in the hearts of her family. In addition to her husband Peter, Trisha is survived and will be deeply missed by her two sons, Joshua and William Rollins of Woburn. Treasured daughter of the late William F. Leonard Jr. and Marie V. (Manley) Leonard. Loving sister of William “Topper” Leonard, his wife Leanne of Virginia Beach, VA. Dear sister-in-law of Skip Rollins, his wife Rhonda of Newport, NH. Cherished aunt of Dianna Leonard, Jonathan Rollins and the late Army Specialist, Justin Rollins. Her funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, December 9th at St. Charles Church, 280 Main St., Woburn at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to pay their respects from 8:30-9:45 a.m., prior to the Mass, in the Lynch- Cantillon Funeral Home 263 Main St., Woburn. A graveside burial service will take place Monday, December 11th at 11 a.m. at the Croydon East Village Cemetery, Cash St, Croydon, NH 03773.
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