Patricia E. Rahe Sullivan, 61, of Durham, formerly of Northford, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at the Middlesex Hospital, Middletown. She was the beloved wife of David A. Hunt. Born in North Haven on June 10, 1951; daughter of the late Paul Henry Rahe and Ellen Patricia Fitzgerald Rahe. Patricia was a professional model for the John Robert Powers Agency in her earlier years and later was a nurse at St. Raphael’s Hospital for 28 years and the former Clintonville Manor of North Haven. She loved animals, riding, breeding and training horses; was a member of several animal welfare organizations. Step-Mother of Kristie (Matt) Carr of VT and David A. Hunt of NH. Sister of Patrick Henry Rahe of Cromwell, Paul J. Rahe of Guilford, Peter Fitzgerald Rahe of Hamden, Pixie Ellen Rahe of Abington, CT and the late Paula Gail Rahe. Step-Grandmother of Lillian and Alex Carr. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 10:30. Family and friends may call from 8:30 to 10:30 am. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Frances Cabrini Church at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
We extend our sincere condolences to Dave and all of Pattie’s family.
Pat was a nurse that was very helpful to myself when I stayed at the hospital
many years ago. I credit her supervsion to having my health much better and being able to return home to my family and being here today. My sincere sympathy and well wishes to her family in her passing.
Our prayers are with David and Pat’s family. Pat, Rest in Peace.
I’m an old Notre Dame H.S. friend of Jaye’s, and I’m sorry to learn about the Rahe family’s loss. Pat was a wonderful sister.