Patricia Ann Prendergast

Patricia “Pat’ Pendergast’s vibrant life was cut short on November 14, 2025. She was 77 years old.

Pat is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years Tom, her two children and their spouses Patrick (Jennifer) Prendergast and Erin (Rob) Tetreault, and the absolute loves of her life, her grandchildren Nora (Prendergast), Jack, and Brody (Tetreault). The daughter of Mary and Michael Benoit whom she cherished, she also leaves behind her sister Sandra (Dan) Cunningham, as well as many beloved sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Pat spent most of her life in Rhode Island, the last 45 years of which were in Bristol. It’s often said that you are only a true Bristolian if you were born there, but by all accounts, Pat was born to live in Bristol. She loved it. Whether it be her home and neighborhood on Jane Lane, her long walks in Colt State Park, dinner out with her many friends like Elaine and Debbie, or her long time job at Coastal Chiropractic Center - it was where she was meant and always wanted to be.

Full of energy with a zest for fun, Pat caught the travel bug later in life and enjoyed many trips with Tom and friends to various parts of the US, Caribbean, and Europe. But her favorite trips were when her family, children and grandchildren, could join them. So many great memories were made, and we are so grateful to have them now.

Above all Pat was so very proud to be grandmother to Nora, Jack, and Brody. She would do anything for them, spoiled them rotten, and loved them beyond measure. She would like them to remember that what happened at Grandma’s/Nama’s stays at Grandma’s/Nama’s and if they ever want to connect with her, just look up to the sky and tell her three good things. She will be there ready to listen.

If you were lucky enough to know or even meet Pat, she would welcome you into her home, gatherings, and family with open arms. She was so very caring and always went above and beyond for her friends and family who needed help or even just a little kindness. Her family will do their very best to make sure her beautiful legacy of kindness continues.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, November 25 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church, 330 Wood Street, Bristol, Rhode Island. She will be laid to rest at The Cremation Garden at North Burial Ground, Hope Street, Bristol. If you would like to honor Pat, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St, Jude Children’s Research Hospital.