Patricia “Paddy” Cousins

South Portland – Patricia “Paddy” (Nee) Cousins, 64, passed away on June 21, 2025, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, surrounded by the people who loved her most.

Born in Portland on June 15, 1961, Paddy was the daughter of Tom and Kay Nee and grew up on Mass Ave in Libbytown. She attended St. Patrick’s School where she was also a member of the parish. Paddy was a proud graduate of McAuley High School. Her roots were deep in Portland, and she carried her love for the city—and the people in it—with her throughout her life.

Paddy spent her career taking care of people, most notably as a waitress at J’s Oyster and Becky’s Diner.

In 2017, she married Paul Cousins. They made their home in South Portland and shared years filled with laughter, travel, and deep love. Paddy was at her happiest near the water—on Casco Bay, especially—and loved exploring the world. Some of her favorite trips included Ireland, Paris, Rome, Nice, Hawaii, and a meaningful Catholic pilgrimage to Fatima, Portugal.

More than anything, Paddy was a mom. Ceili, Thomas, Michael, and James were her everything. Her greatest pride came from raising them— until her grandson Wes came along and stole her heart completely.

Paddy was predeceased by her parents, Tom and Kay; her brothers Tommy and Dickie; her brother-in-law Paul; and her nephews Ben, Seamus, and Coleman.

She is survived by her husband Paul; her children Ceili, Thomas, Michael (and his wife Madeline), and James; her grandson Wes; stepchildren Nichole, Andrew (and his wife Jenna), and Meghan (and her husband Ben); and step-grandchildren Kip, Van, Oak, and Wyatt. She also leaves behind her sisters Kathy and Mary; her brothers Stephen and Michael; her sister-in-law Katie; and many nieces, nephews, and friends who meant the world to her.

Paddy lived her life with humor and heart. She gave everything to her family and friends and left a mark on everyone lucky enough to know her. She will be missed beyond words.

Visiting Hours celebrating Paddy’s life will be held on Thursday, June 26 from 4-7PM at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of South Portland, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 27 at 10AM at Holy Cross Church, 124 Cottage Road, South Portland. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. To view Paddy’s memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.

Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Gosnell Hospice House, C/O Hospice of Southern Maine, 390 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074.