Patricia Ann Money

Patricia Ford Money passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 surrounded by her family. Tricia is survived by her husband, Michael F. Money and children, Michael, William (Billy) and Rose of Fairfield. She is also survived by her mother, Barbara Ford of Fairfield and her brothers and sisters and their spouses: Ann and Timothy Roach of Fairfield, P. Sarsfield Ford of Fairfield, Terrence and Christine Ford of Newtown, Jane and C.R. Shaw of Newtown, Mary Margaret and Daniel Schiede of Massapequa, N.Y. and Daniel and Leslie Ford of Fairfield. She was predeceased by her father, the Honorable G. Sarsfield Ford. Tricia is also survived by her father-in-law, Ralph J. Money, Jr. of Black Rock and her husband's brothers and sisters and spouses: Mary Money and Matt Leonard of Fairfield Ralph P. Money and Laura Babala of Ridgefield, James and Ivana Money of Bridgeport, Catherine E. Money of Black Rock, Ann Money Atkins of Fairfield, and Teresa and Dennis McLaughlin of Trumbull. Tricia is also survived by her aunts and uncles, Joan and John C. Ford of Fairfield and Susan and Lawrence D. Ford of Olean, N.Y. and her husband's aunt, Marie F. Halstead of Bridgeport and uncle James M. Flanagan of Fairfield. She is survived by her beloved nieces and nephews and many loving cousins. Tricia was born in Bridgeport on November 26, 1961. She was a proud graduate of the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Bonaventure University. After receiving her Masters Degree in education from the University of Bridgeport, she taught at Dunbar School in Bridgeport. She relocated to Houston, TX with her family where she made many lifelong friends. Upon returning to Connecticut, she became very active as a parent volunteer in the Fairfield Public Schools giving her time as a member of the Stratfield School PTA and the President of the Roger Ludlow Middle School PTA. Tricia combined her experience of teaching with her love for nature and science as a volunteer with the Fairfield Public Schools Mill River-Lab program. Rain or shine, she was at her happiest on the banks of the river capturing the hearts and minds of the young students. In addition, she proudly served as a Monarch Butterfly Conservation Specialist. Always willing to help those in need, she was a dedicated volunteer at the Our Lady of Assumption Church's Septemberfest fair and a member of its Resurrection Choir. Tricia was a member of the Gaelic American Club and the S.S. Norden Club. She loved nothing more than being surrounded by family and friends, sharing a good Irish song and a heartfelt laugh. She will be forever missed by all who knew her. Visitors may call on Sunday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. at the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, South Benson, Fairfield. A Mass of Christian burial will be held directly at Our Lady of Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Road, Fairfield at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2014. Interment will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Fairfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stratfield Volunteer Fire Department, 400 Jackman Avenue, Fairfield 06825. For directions or to leave online condolences, please go to www.spearmillerfuneralhome.com.