Patricia E. Carpenter, age 96, of Newark, Delaware passed away on June 23, 2023.  She was born on June 19, 1927 in Millsboro, DE.

Patricia loved animals and cared for many homeless cats over the years and adopted several cats and dogs as well. They brought her much happiness. When she lived at home, she enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens, loved being outdoors with nature, going for walks, and reading and listening to music.

Her life wasn’t always easy.  She had tragedies and challenges in life and was a single mom to three children. Her family brought her great joy and happiness though, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Stephen (Henry) and Sarah (Elizabeth) Eashum. Also, her siblings Nancy E. Wright and Stephen H. Eashum, Jr.

Patricia is survived by her children Gary R. Carpenter of North East, MD, Craig H. Carpenter (Kathleen) of Ocean View, DE, and Laura A. Brown (Eric) of Middletown, DE; her grandchildren Robert Carpenter, Katie Carpenter, Amanda Brown, and Shannon Smedley; three great-grandchildren and a fourth due in December 2023; and a niece and several nephews.

A viewing and visitation with family will be held on July 7, 2023 at R. T. Foard Funeral Home, 122 West Main Street, Newark, DE from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Burial will be private in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden, DE.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to “Forgotten Cats Inc.” and send in care of the funeral home.