Patricia O. Paine passed on at home, as she desired, on the evening of March 17, 2026. Born January 19, 1940, Pat lived a good life.

Pat was a professor at Russell Sage College in Troy, NY for 26 years. She served in the positions of Physical Education Department Chair and Athletic Director. She coached Field Hockey and Lacrosse for many years.

Pat resided on Cape Cod for twenty one years owning two highly regarded businesses with Mickey Normandin: Woman Printers and Fingerpaints Home Based Child Care.

Upon moving to the Northeast Kingdom, Pat came out of retirement to work in Americorps and the Council on Aging. She also served on the Northern Counties Health Care board.

Pat leaves behind Kito Paine Normandin, Jarumi Paine Normandin and Mickey Normandin. Together Pat and Mickey raised Jar and Kito from newborns and lived in the same home for 42 years. She helped provide a great life for the family. Oma will be missed immensely.

It was dementia that robbed Pat first of her brilliant mind and spirit then, in the end, her body.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.