Patricia Dillon

Patricia Ann Dillon, 67, of Charlevoix, died peacefully, April 1, 2012, at the Vital Care Hiland Cottage in Petoskey, Michigan.

Pat was born April 13, 1944, in Charlevoix, the second youngest child of James and Alice Sherwood. A graduate of Charlevoix High, she earned an A.A. in Psychology from North Central Michigan College. Pat was employed at Hoskins Manufacturing, KHQ and Ward's Marina before starting her own cleaning business and eventually opening My Sister's Closet and Charlevoix Antiques.

Pat served as president of the VFW Auxiliary and secretary of the American Legion Auxiliary and was very active in both. In addition, she worked with several area non-profits. She enjoyed activities such as snorkeling, rock collecting, gardening and playing cards. Pat was very creative and artistic and enjoyed creating jewelry, stained glass, painting and sewing. She enjoyed dancing, good music, good jokes and spending time with her friends and family.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents James and Alice Sherwood; brothers, James and Stephen; sisters Lois Sanchez and Mildred Sherwood; and children: Alice, Delbert and Donald Dillon. Pat is survived by her daughters, Katherine Greene and Christine Lennon and sons-in-laws John Lennon and Henry Gambill; her grandchildren, Isabella and Sadie Lennon and Zane Greene, her nieces Deborah Sanchez, Diana Stark and Jodi Kutz; her nephews, Jim Sanchez and Rick Dillon as well as several grand and great-grand nieces and nephews.

The family is holding a memorial service at the VFW Hall in Charlevoix on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 1 p.m. with luncheon to follow. Memories welcome. Pat asked that any donations be made to the Humane Society.