Patricia McCrae

Patricia Mildred Ashley McCrae, 69, of Norwalk, CT entered eternal rest Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Norwalk Hospital Norwalk, CT. She was the wife of the late Melvin McCrae.

Patricia Ashley McCrae was born June 23, 1954, to Matthew Ashley, Sr., and Ruth (Fuller) Ashley. She was educated in the Norwalk Public School System, graduating from Brien McMahon High School and continued her education at the Norwalk Community Technical College. Patricia was a member of Community Temple Church, Stamford, CT. Patricia loved to sing; she sang in various church and community choirs; Voices of Harmony Community Choir, Christian Tabernacle Church Choir, Macedonia Church Choir, and Strait Gate Judah Chorale.

Patricia loved coaching GBA basketball league, and crocheting. She loved children, especially her four children and her grands. She was a very kind-hearted, loving, and dedicated friend, who will be missed by many.

In addition to her husband, Patricia was predeceased by her parents Matthew and Ruth Ashley and sister Cynthia A. Derry (James), mother in-laws Thelma McCrae, sisters-in-law Gretta Ashley, Debra McCrae, Barbara McCrae, and Suzette McCrae. Patricia leaves to cherish her memory, one son Timothy (Angie) McCrae (CT), and three daughters Tamara McCrae (NC), Krista McCrae (CT), and Kyana (Louquan) Seignious (NY). 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Father-in-law Charlie McCrae, three brothers Matthew Ashley Jr. (NC), Michael (Evette) Ashley (GA), Corey (Jessica) Ashley (CT), four sisters Ruth (Richard) Perry (CT), Christine (Ronald) Dixon (NC), Leslie Ashley (CT) and Vicky Ashley (CT). Three brothers-in-law Ivory (Glory) Boyd (SC), Charles and Anthony McCrae (CT). Sisters-in-law Nita McCrae and Dorothy Patricia (CT). A special sister Shirley Williamson (CT)and a special nephew Calvin McCrae (CT). She also leaves a host of Godchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023, at New Place of Worship, 105 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time of Service at the Church.

Family Gathering
Saturday, September 16, 2023
10:00 AM
New Place of Worship
105 East Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06854

Memorial Service
Saturday, September 16, 2023
10:30 AM
New Place of Worship
105 East Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06854