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Obituary: Patricia A. McRae

Patricia A. McRae, at 59
Patricia A. McRae, age 59, a longtime resident of Hull, died peacefully on Thursday, April 11, at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She had lived in Hull for most of her life.
Known as Tricia to family and friends, she was born in Melrose to Alice M. (Behenna) and James A. McRae Sr. She was a graduate of Hull High School, class of 1977, and Georgetown University, class of 1981. She was employed for many years as a project manager for the Bank of New York Mellon. She specialized in integrating banking system software products. 
Ms. McRae was an avid reader and loved traveling and enjoyed musicals and Broadway shows. She also cherished spending time with her family and friends. She especially loved her dog, Daisy. 
She was the devoted sister of James A. McRae Jr. and his wife, Suzanne, of Westwood; Robert D. McRae, of Hull; Kenneth E. McRae and his wife, Linda, of Norwood; Phillip D. McRae and his wife, Kimberly, of Lynnfield; and the late Lorraine L. McRae. She was the loving aunt of Keri, Shane, and Ashley and is also survived by many friends. 
Her memorial service will be conducted at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Ave., Quincy, on Saturday, June 1, at noon. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visitation prior to the service will be from 11 a.m. to noon. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hull Public Library, 9 Main St., Hull, MA 02045. For online condolences, visit www.thesweeneybrothers.com.