Patricia Ann (Smith) Errington

Patricia Ann Errington (Smith) died peacefully on December 4, 2021 at Watsonville Post Acute in Watsonville, California with her daughters and best friend/caregiver Theresa Heisinger by her side. She was 82 years old.

She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Peterson (and husband Tim), Leslie Errington (and husband Tom Pigoski), and grandchildren, Justin and Christina Peterson, and Annabelle and Max Pigoski. She had three great grandchildren Dominic, Jonathan, and Zoe Peterson. She is also survived by her cousin Renea O'Donnel and family, and cousin Gary Nichols (Kathy) and family. She was preceded in death by her grandson Timothy Lee Peterson.

Patricia was born in Salinas, CA and graduated Salinas High School in 1957. She began a long career in accounting and office management with her most fond memories being at KSBW TV, Midstate Electric, Marty Franich Ford, and then retired in 2007 from California Strawberry Commission in Watsonville, CA.

Patricia loved to make people happy and always found humor in every situation. From 1968, Patricia's primary loves in life were her daughters. Her passions were reading, crocheting, ceramics, knitting and caring for her grandson Justin during his youth.

Donations are being accepted in Patricia's honor to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA https://alzfdn.org/). The family chose this foundation because it's not just about the disease. With the right caregiving team, Patricia had a significantly improved quality of life for much longer than would have otherwise been possible. The mission of AFA is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Published in The Pajaronian · January 27, 2022