Patrick Norman Udall

Patrick Norman Udall, 23, of Highland Meadow Drive, North Attleboro, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly at Seven Hills Pediatric Center at Groton on Sunday, January 13, 2013. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 15, 1989, he was a son of Gordon J. and Deborah L. (Roswick) Udall of North Attleboro. A North Attleboro resident since 1997, he previously resided in Attleboro from 1989 - 1997. Patrick formerly attended the SPOKE Collaborative Program in Mansfield and was home schooled through the North Attleboro Special Education Department. One of five children, Patrick loved being in the midst of his siblings interactions and was a true people person. He treasured the times spent with family, friends and his dedicated nurses, teachers, and therapists. Patrick, along with his family, attended church at Faith Christian Center in Seekonk, MA. Listening to contemporary Christian music and the Bible on audiotape were among his favorite pastimes. Patrick will always be remembered for his trademark Converse red high top sneakers. He enjoyed peanut butter and banana sandwiches, and his contagious smiles earned him the knick name "Guy Smiley". His strong faith and enduring love for life made him a truly special young man to all whom were in his life. In addition to his parents, he leaves four siblings: Christopher G. Udall of Plainville; Carolyn A. Udall of North Attleboro; Matthew J. Udall of North Attleboro and Susanne D. Udall of North Attleboro; his maternal grandparents: Dr. Norman A. Roswick, DDS and Carol B. (Jaeger) Roswick of Sanbornton, New Hampshire; his paternal grandparents: Gordon F. Udall, Jr. and Polly (Straley) Udall of North Kingstown, Rhode Island and several extended family members including aunts, uncles and cousins and many dear friends and devoted caregivers. For the last four years Patrick lived at the Seven Hills Pediatric Nursing Home in Groton, MA. His family is thankful for the loving staff of nurses, aides, doctors, therapists, educators and volunteers who became his extended family and greatly enriched his life. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on THURSDAY, January 17, 2013 from 5:00 -8:00 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on the left) Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Children's room available during visitation. Those in need of a local ride to visitation may call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral service on FRIDAY, January 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Faith Christian Center, 95 Sagamore Road, Seekonk with the Rev. John L. Pfeffer Jr., officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, Mount Hope Street, North Attleboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Patrick's name may be made to North Attleboro Public Schools, Attention: Special Education Department, 6 Morse Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.