Lifelong resident of Everett, Patty passed away Thursday afternoon, December 14, 2017 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 55 years of age.  Born in Malden, Patty is the daughter of the late Clarence and Joyce A. (Gaquin) McLellan.  Patty attended Everett Public Schools and graduated from Everett High School, Class of 1980.  Patty was a homemaker throughout her working career, dedicating her life tending to her home and to her 2 children.  She attended Bunker Hill Community College for a year to complete business courses.  Patty loved pictures, both taking them of her family and looking at them for memories.  She loved her family very dearly and she will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Patty is the beloved wife of Robert K. Fothergill of Everett, with whom she shared 26 years of marriage. Former wife of Steve J. Tholen of Everett.  Devoted mother of Erin M. Merrill and her husband Matthew of North Andover, USMC Steven J. Tholen and his wife Andrea, presently stationed at Camp Pendleton of CA.  Dear sister of Veronica "Vickie" McMahon  of FL, Joyce Igo of NH, Bill McLellan of GA and the late Rosemarie "Sissy" Pisco.  Sister-in-law of Thomas McMahon, Steve Igo, Sharon McLellan, Anthony Pisco.  Also lovingly survived by 1 granddaughter, Hailey Merrill of North Andover and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Church 59 Nichols St. Chelsea on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 A.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  Visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home 389 Washington Ave Chelsea on Monday from 5-7 P.M.  Committal is private.