Patricia H. Gossard of Holland passed away on March 30, 2016 at her home.  She was 88.

Patricia was the beloved wife of 56 years to Ralph M. Gossard. 

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Smith Hirst and sister of the late Edward Hirst Jr., Cyril Hirst, Margaret Cummings, John Hirst, Harry Hirst, and twin sister Mary Gray.

She was a graduate of Little Flower High School.  Patricia retired from a career with SmithKline & French and she enjoyed playing in a Bridge group for many years.

In addition to her husband, Patricia is also survived by her children, John H. Gossard and Kathryn M. Sebastian (David) and her granddaughters, Emma Gossard and Mya Sebastian.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing from 10:00am until her Funeral Mass 11:00am on Friday, April 8^th in St. Bede the Venerable Church, 1071 Holland Rd., Holland, PA 18966.  Her interment will follow in St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont.  

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Holy Redeemer Hospice and mailed to Holy Redeemer Development Office 521 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.