Patricia May (Connelly) Anderson, a longtime resident of Reading, died December 4, 2014 at the Winchester Hospital in Winchester. She was 80 years of age.

Patricia was born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 25, 1934, the daughter of John and Bertha M. (Foley) Connelly. Patricia was a graduate of Reading Memorial High School and was a member of St. Agnes Church in Reading. She was a long time employee for the Daily Times Chronicle Newspaper.

She was the devoted mother of Nils G. Anderson, Jr. of Washington, Timothy J. Anderson of Plymouth, Christopher B. Anderson of Newton, Kevin C. Anderson of Reading and Kelly Galante and her husband Peter of Albany, NH. Loving grandmother of Michele Martin of Raymond NH, Joseph and Sarah Galante of Albany NH and great grandmother of Colton and Ryder. She was the cherished sister of the late Paul Morrice.

Funeral services and burial are private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Patricia's memory to the MSPCA 350 S. Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02130.

Arrangements under the direction of the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, Reading. For on line guest book visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com