Patricia M. Langenback, 86

LEE, Mass. — Patricia Mae Langenback (Carr) died on February 6, 2020, after an extended illness.

Pat was born in June of 1933 in upper New York State and lived most of her life in Massachusetts. For the last 35 years she lived in Lee.

Among her many life and work experiences, she raised AKC German Shepherds, drove for the elderly, held various culinary positions in several Berkshire restaurants and farmed in Tennessee. Before retiring in 2009, she worked for Price Chopperm where she was known for her bright smile and cheerful personality. Upon retirement, Pat lived a quiet life in Lee, spending much of time painting lawn gnomes, reading and enjoying the outdoors.

She is predeceased by her loving husband of 32 years, Walter Langenback of Lanesborough, who passed June 6, 1987. Together they raised five children: Kurt Langenback of Lanesborough, Keith Langenback (deceased), Linda Schwab, of Lee, Lori Twing of Millsboro, Del., and Kenneth Langenback of Worcester.

In addition to her four surviving children, she leaves behind four grandchildren, Patricia Maschino, James Schwab, Dr. Katrina Twing-Gardner and Peydon Twing; as well as three great-grandchildren, Leanne Maschino, Autumn Schwab and Devin Schwab.

Pat touched the lives of all she encountered and will be truly missed by the entire Langenback/Vane families as well as extended family in Alabama.

Funeral notice: A graveside service for Mrs. Patricia Langenback will be held Monday, February 10, 2020, at the Bellevue Cemetery in Adams, with the Rev. Mary Curns, officiating. Visiting hours will be held the same morning at the Kelly Funeral Home in Lee from 9-11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires in care of Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main St. Lee, MA 01238.

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