Newport, NH: Patricia E. Dustin, 68, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 6, 2025 after a period of declining health. She was born on December 11, 1956 in Turkey to the late James and Mary (Mitchell) Keegan.
Patricia's family moved around a lot when she was growing up, following her father's military career wherever it took them. She eventually settled in Goshen, NH where she lived for many decades. In her younger years, Patricia loved to party and spend time with family and friends. Her family always had a big party on Memorial Day weekend. She liked snowmobiling and camping. As she got older, she enjoyed reading (especially Stephen King), and arts and crafts. Patricia spent many years as an accountant at Ruger and then worked for Bill Ruger after he left the company.
Patricia was predeceased by her parents. Surviving family members include her daughter, Linda Hemingway and her husband, Mike; grandchildren, Alyssa and Logan Shepard; brother, James Keegan and his wife, Sue; stepbrothers, Tony Mantini and his wife, Joanne, and George Mantini and his wife, Abby; half-brother, John Henry and his wife, Tamara; half-sister, Linda Cepeck and her husband, Brian; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday May 23rd, 2026.
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