Patricia Curtis Schaeffer

Patricia Curtis Schaeffer of Hyannis died April 27 of heart failure at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She was 61. Her remarkable courage and dignity in her final days gave strength and comfort to her loved ones in their loss.

She is survived by her sister Cindy, husband David, son Alex, daughter Dulcie, stepdaughters Jocelyn and Lara, and five grandchildren.

A private memorial service is planned in keeping with her wishes.