Patricia Lee Pieles, lovingly known as Pat, age 80 of Cambridge and formerly of Isanti, passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. A private ceremony will be held; details to follow.
Pat was born on October 29, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Doris and Louis Fournier. She was a longtime resident of Isanti, Minnesota, where she built a life filled with family, friendships, love, and countless memories.
Pat shared 62 years of marriage with her husband, Richard, building a lifetime of memories together. She was a proud mother to three daughters; Sheri, Shelli (Jason), and Jody and #1 son Jay, who were such an important part of her life. Her only wish in life was to be a wife, mother and grandma.
Her greatest joy was her family. She was a loving grandmother to Frank (Chelsey), Samantha (Dane), Heather (Tyler), Cody, Austin (Brittney), Tyler (Rylee), and Kaitlyn (Dylan). She was also a proud great-grandmother to Kinlee, Ainsley, Madalyn, Ava, Oaklynn, Dawson, River, Frank, Renley, Kennedy, Theodore, Cedar, and Hudson.
Pat is survived by her loving husband, Richard; her children and grandchildren; beloved sister, Priscilla and brother-in-law Richard with whom she shares a lifetime of memories, love, and family bond. Pat is also survived by her life long best friend, Marie; her godchildren, Lynne (Chuck) and “Little” Richie; along with several other family members and dear friends.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Doris and Louis; her brother, Louis Jr.; her sister, Pamela; her brother-in-law, Jimmy; her beloved great-granddaughter, Rowan Lee; and her best friend, Dickie Harter.
Pat had a love for cooking and was especially known for her homemade chocolate cake, a favorite that will surely be remembered and missed by many. She enjoyed playing bingo, cards, and Yahtzee, taking trips to the casino, gardening, tending to her flowers, and, most of all, spending time with family and friends.
Throughout her life, Pat wore many hats. Her career included homemaking, working at McDonald’s, bookkeeping, and working as a cook at Pine County Jail. No matter what she was doing, she always found ways to care for others.
If there was one thing that truly defined Pat, it was her heart. She was loved by all and will be missed by many. She had the biggest heart and would help anyone in need. A natural caretaker, Pat was always doing things for others without ever expecting anything in return. She had a special way of making people feel cared for, and her kindness touched more lives than she probably ever realized.
Her love, generosity, laughter, and the memories she created will live on through the many people fortunate enough to have known her. Though she may no longer be here with us, the love she gave and the memories she leaves behind will never be forgotten.
Forever loved, forever missed, and never forgotten.
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