Patricia A. (Greenleaf) Skaw, 72, of North Brookfield and formerly of Worcester and Millbury, was stricken ill at home and died Thursday, June 11, 2015.

Pat leaves her daughter, Patricia E. Kachadoorian, with whom she lived, a son-in-law Adam Kachadoorian, a sister-in-law Gail Greenleaf of Webster, two nephews, Shawn and Aaron Greenleaf, and a great niece Amira Greenleaf.

Pat was predeceased by her son William Skaw and her brother Philip Greenleaf II, who both passed away in 2013.

Pat was born and grew up in Worcester, daughter of the late Philip J. and Elizabeth M. (Lawrence) Greenleaf.

She was a graduate of Girls Trade School in Worcester. She worked in the mail center at the former Data General Co. and later EMC, both in Westborough, retiring last year from EMC after almost 30 years with the two companies. She had also been a hairdresser for many years.

Pat was an accomplished knitter. She enjoyed gardening and rooting for the New England Patriots. Most importantly, she loved her family and her dog Maisy.

Calling hours are Monday, June 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral service will be Tuesday, June 16, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. The burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.