Obituary of Patricia M. Pearce

Patricia M. Pearce passed away on October 27, 2024 at the age of 80. She was predeceased by her parents, Dewey and Clorine Meade; her husband of 35 years, James A. “Tony” Pearce; and her husband of 16 years, Thomas Blood, Sr.; her siblings, Jackie Skeen, Sandy Elam, Douglas Meade, and Donald Meade. Pat is survived by her children, Jennifer (Michael) Tomalty and Jeff (Shari) Pearce; her sister-in-law, Gillian (Robert) Bauman; her beloved grandchildren, Brooke and Hunter Pearce; her sisters, Peggy Johnson, Betty Robinson, and Linda (Roger) Gardner; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by Tom’s children, Tom Blood, Jr., John Blood, Kathy (Al) Gilbert, and Amanda Wolck.

Pat was a retiree of Eastman Kodak, where she worked in customer service and collections. The seventh of eight children, Pat delighted in her family and loved being a wife, mother, and especially a grandmother. She loved spending time with her sisters and brothers and their children throughout her life.  

Her pastimes included golfing, reading, and playing cards. She enjoyed hot weather, the beach, family vacations, taking cruises, and entertaining. She especially enjoyed the Dunbar Road clambakes and neighbors, and many pots of tea (and chatting!) with friends and family. Pat was a member of the Hilton Rotary, and especially valued raising funds for the Rotary Sunshine Camp. Her tenacity, laugh, and wit will be missed by all who knew her, and her absence will be dearly felt by family and friends.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 2-4 PM at the Thomas E Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Avenue in Hilton. Interment will be held privately in Parma Union Cemetery.

Those wishing may make donations in memory of Pat to the Alzheimer’s Association of Rochester and Finger Lakes Region, 200 Meridian Centre Blvd Suite 110, Rochester, NY 14618. Click on the charity name to link directly to the donation site.