Aunt Patsy Boak was the kindest woman I have ever known (and her husband the kindest man). She made every childhood holiday – celebrated at the house of her parents, my grandparents – a delight. She shared the family’s wit and laughter while also having a depth of kindness that made the world sturdy and safe for all. She was endlessly giving to her own parents; and she also often helped my mother, when my mother needed help. In my adult years, she continued (along with Uncle Bob) to be for me a model of goodness. Often if I saw something troubling or confusing, I would think, “What would Aunt Patsy think? What would Uncle Bob say?” Even at long distance, and with long intervals between seeing them, they were – and will always continue to be – deep in the fabric of my life. Elaine Scarry (Lainey)
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