Patricia Bright , February 29, 1944 — December 29, 2018

Patricia’s Obituary Patricia Gale (Cummings) Bright, 74 of Halifax, passed away on December 29, 2018. Born in Quincy on February 29, 1944, she was the daughter of the late James and Ann (Ramsdell) Cummings. Patti enjoyed hear status as a leap year baby and all the fun that entailed.

She had her picture in the newspapers every 4 years and enjoyed explaining how young she really was. Patti was a multi-state Baton Twirling Champion and loved the competition. She appeared on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour in NY City.

She attended hairdressing school and became a beautician for many years. She worked for James Anthony’s Salon in Weymouth. She spent many years at home raising her children and then being with her grandchildren.

Later in life, she became a teacher’s aide at Halifax Elementary School where she loved working with children. As a teachers aide in many classrooms, Patti brightened many students days with her warm smile and loving manner. As the years went on she became very involved with Halifax PTA as an officer and fundraiser.

She worked with the Friends Of Seniors in Halifax and did a combined fundraiser with the annual Fashion Show that was held at the Halifax Country Club. She most recently had been involved with Halifax COA, fundraising, decorating and beginning an Adult Coloring Class where many seniors enjoyed the honing of their artistic skills and socializing. Patti has many friends through Halifax COA and loved being with them.

She loved being with people and talking. When she would be in the check out line in Walmart she would leave with 3 new friends. Patti was the beloved wife of Stephen J. Bright of 38 years.

Devoted mother of Anthony Interland, Jr. and his girlfriend Michelle Beaupre of North Attleboro, Amanda Bright of Halifax, and Jennifer (Bright) Bednarz and her husband Michael of Winsted, CT. Cherished grandmother of Anthony Interland, Hailey Interland, Brianna Duffy, Stephanie Duffy, Sean Duffy, Gerty Archambeault, Sadie Archambeault, Gunnar Bednarz, and Autumn Bednarz. Dear sister of Beverly (Cummings) Uburtis and the late Paul Cummings, James “Jimmy” Cummings and Margaret “Peggy” Cummings.

Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Homes, 2 Maquan St. Cor. Rte. 14 & 58, Hanson, on Thursday, January 3rd from 4-7 PM.

Funeral home service will be held on Friday at 10 AM. Internment will be private.

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