Patricia M. Biltcliffe, 77, of Fall River, passed away unexpectedly after an illness. Widow of Alfred J Biltcliffe. Born in Fall River, daughter of the late Rodman and Lauretta (Smith) Baker. After high school, she entered the Convent of the Holy Union Sisters of the Sacred Heart and became a canonical novice taking the name, Sr. Bernadette Michael, SUSC. Before taking her final vows, she entered the work force, first at Globe Mfg. Co., then went on to work at Raytheon, People Inc. and as a nurse's assistant for Human Services Programs. Before retiring she held the position of Police Matron for the Fall River Police Department for many years. Pat was a former member of the Holy Rosary Women's Guild, Widows Group of St. Mary's, A-1 Travelers and the Women's Auxiliary of the Loyal Order of Moose. She was companion of the late Hilda Leandro. Sister of Joseph Baker of Swansea and the late Rodman, Walter, William and Frank Baker, Dorothy Bastille, Marion Cordeiro, Ruth Rousseau, Rita Lile, Helen DiCorpo and Hazel Barcellos. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Her funeral Mass was held in St. Anthony of Padua Church. She was laid to rest at St. Patrick Cemetery.