Patricia A. (Mullaney) Blankenship, 70, of Worcester, lost her long fight with cancer. She leaves behind a much loved husband and friend, William R. Blankenship; one son, Richard P. Schofield and his wife Meg of Whitinsville; a step-son, Kurt W. Blankenship and his wife Lisa of Wiesbaden, Germany; three grandsons; three great grandchildren; three brothers and one sister.She enjoyed “paying it forward” and volunteering. She elected cremation, there will be no calling hours or funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to VNA Care Network-Hospice, 120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608, will be appreciated. Pat wrote and approved this obituary.