Patricia A. Post, 73, formerly of Waldoboro, passed away on Feb. 3 at Lancaster General Hospital in Pennsylvania. Born in Waldoboro, she was the daughter of the late William and Lois (Small) Post.
After graduating from Waldoboro High School, Patricia attended New Brunswick Bible Institute in New Brunswick, Canada for three years, and later Child Evangelism Fellowship Institute. Pat then moved back to Maine and worked as the C.E.F Director of Northern Maine for four years. In the mid-1960s, Pat moved to Pennsylvania and joined the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare.
She was preceded in death by brother, Charlie Post; and two nieces.
Patricia is survived by sister, Judy Gerstung of Pennsylvania; brothers, Henry Post and wife Nancy of Waldoboro, Richard Post and wife Dorothy of Pennsylvania, and Raymond Post of Portland; 13 nieces and nephews; and 24 great-nieces and nephews.
A graveside service to celebrate Patricia’s life will be held 11 a.m., Thurs., May 25 at the Riverside Cemetery, Winslow Mills Rd. in Waldoboro. Rev. Robert Bellows will officiate.
Should friends so desire, donations may be made in Patricia’s memory to Gideons International, Attn: Donation Office, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214.
Condolences, and messages for her family, may be expressed by visiting www.StrongHancock.com.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Strong-Hancock Funeral Home, 612 Main St., Damariscotta.