Patricia E. Sullivan, 76, died at home Friday after a lengthy illness. Born and raised in No. Adams, she graduated from Drury High School. Patricia was a homemaker who provided day care in home for over 20 years. She was a long time resident of Melrose, a parishioner of St Marys Church, Ladies Sodality, and the Ladies Auxiliary at the Melrose K of C. Patricia was the wife of the late Timothy F. Sullivan. Mother of Kathleen A. Sullivan of NJ, Timothy J. Sullivan of Walpole, Patricia E. Miller & her husband Kenneth of Plymouth, Joan M. MacLennan & her husband Norman of Braintree, Michael F. Sullivan of N. Andover, Mark W. Sullivan of FL, Maureen Sullivan Riley & her husband Lionel of Hawaii, Stephen J. Sullivan & his wife Andrea of Methuen, Christine M. Sullivanof Melrose, Ann M.Sullivan-Regnier & her husband Scott of Haverhill, and the late Mary Ellen Sullivan. Sister of John Collins of Greenfield. Also survived by10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W Foster St Melrose on Tues Aug 3rd at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St Marys Church, corner of Myrtle & Herbert Sts, Melrose at 9 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Mon 4 8 PM. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 1 Bromfield St. Suite 5, Boston 02108, or to the Hallmark Health Hospice, 100 Hospital Rd., Malden 02148.