Patricia M. Chisholm passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021 after a brief illness.  Born and raised in Everett, Patty is survived by her beloved sister, Marilyn R. Shaw and her sister-in-law Mary Chisholm as well as her nieces and nephews who adored her:  Jeanne Shaw Hayes, Kathryn Conti, Robert Shaw, Patricia Crispi, Colin Chisholm, Jennifer Chisholm and Amy Chisholm, 10 great nieces and nephews and 1 great-great nephew.  Patty was predeceased by her parents, Colin and Marie Chisholm and her brother, Francis Chisholm.

Patty was a proud graduate of Girls Catholic HS in Malden and Salem State College.  She spent her entire teaching career at Danvers High School and also served her country in the United States Army Reserve, retiring as a Master Sergeant E-8; in 2004 she was deployed to Iraq where she served as a chaplain's assistant.

Patty loved to travel, taking her nieces and nephews on some pretty memorable trips!  She enjoyed staying in touch with her retired teacher friends from Danvers and was a proud member of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee, attending every meeting and event she could.  She campaigned tirelessly for many candidates and was always willing to work the polls on Election Day in Everett.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, August 1st, at the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, from 3-6 PM. A funeral will be held from the funeral home on Monday, August 2 ^nd , at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in the Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett, at 10 AM. Services will conclude with military honors and interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Patty's memory to Veterans Legal Services, 225 Friend St, Suite 504, Boston, MA 02114 or www.veteranslegalservices.org/donate