Patty entered eternal rest Tuesday morning, November 25, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her husband, while at home in Saugus.  She was 74 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea, she is the daughter of the late James S. and Lucy (Ryan) Creamer.  Patty attended school in Chelsea and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1969.  She worked as a receptionist for various companies over the years, but retired from Microsurgical Eye Consultants in Peabody.  After getting married, Patty and her husband settled in Saugus, where she has resided all these years.  Patty was an "Auntie" to everybody, and she was the beloved caretaker of the family.  She loved the beach, going on cruises and taking vacations with her husband.  She loved spending time with friends and family, especially during the holidays.  Everyone went to Auntie's for dessert on Christmas night!  Patty will be forever loved and cherished by her family.

Patty was the devoted wife of Joseph R. Schlicher of Saugus, with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.  Dear sister of Dorothy E. Capone and her husband Jerry of Saugus, Nancy J. Bright of Billerica, Robert H. Creamer of Billerica, and the late James S. Creamer, Jr, John M. Creamer, Richard G. Creamer, Linda Hamel.  Beloved sister-in-law of Cheryl Creamer of Peabody, Lisa Creamer of Woburn and the late Jimmy Bright.  Also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea, on Saturday, January 3, 2025, from 10:00 – 11:30 A.M.    Patty's Memorial Service will be celebrated in the Funeral Home at 11:30 A.M.  Services will conclude at the Funeral Home.  Interment is private.

DONATIONS:  In lieu of flowers, donations in Patty's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601 or on-line at www.alz.org .

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