WINDHAM – Patrica Mae Woodman, 72, passed away unexpectedly while vacation in in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on October 27, 2017. She was born on December 24, 1944, the daughter of Ernestine (Bass) Gagne. Patty grew up in Portland and attended Portland Schools. In 1976 she met Richard Caufield. The two have spent over 41 loving years together, and shared two poodles, Daisy and Gabbie, whom Patty loved dearly. Later in life, she worked for many years at Maine Medical Center until her retirement a few years ago. Patty also took on the role of Vice President of her daughter's business, Maine Rebar Services, INC., which she was extremely proud of. Together with her daughter, she enjoyed attending classes and seminars for Women in Construction. Patty was a loving, caring woman that touched many lives from family to strangers. She loved to travel, go camping, play Bingo, and cook, especially baked ziti and coleslaw for her family. She will be missed by all of those who knew her, including her "bestie" friend of over 30 years, Debbie Simpson of Portland. Patty is survived by her longtime companion, Richard L. Caufield; four children, Kenneth W. Woodman of Portland, Ernestine M. Woodbury and husband John D. of Windham, James L. Woodman and wife Courtney McMollum of Sarasota, FL, and Benjamin A. Woodman and wife Wendy of Raymond; her adopted daughter, Dolores L. Sans of Portland; her cherished sister, whom she would do anything for, Linda Bass and her long time significant other Jackie Frost; her beloved only nephew, Kevin L. Bass and wife Courtney and his two children; her special sister-in-law Marilyn Stine for Fargo, ND; her 13 grandchildren, and many cousins; and four great grandchildren. In addition to her mother, Patty is predeceased by her granddaughter, Morgan E. Woodman. A memorial service will be celebrated at 11 am on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Dolby, Blais & Segee Funeral Chapel, 434 River Rd., Windham. A period of visitation will be held from 10am until the time of the service. A private burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery, South Portland at a later date. To express condolences and to participate in Patty's online tribute, please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com Memorial donations in Patty's honor may be made to the American Cancer Society New England Region, Bowdoin Mills Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.