“The sun will not rise or set without my notice and thanks.” – Winslow Homer.
Patricia Bosworth Bell of Birch Harbor, ME and Holliston, MA passed away at the age of 94 on October 13, 2024 at the home of her daughter in Wonsqueak Harbor. Born in Bristol VT on September 18, 1930, Patricia was the first child of Bernard Bates Bosworth and Pauline Sullivan Bosworth.
“Paddy” Bell was a keen-eyed and prolific watercolor painter (as P. Bell). Her style was realistic and peaceful. Quiet scenes, antique architecture, coastal seascapes and views of nature were among her favored subjects. When the Boston Red Sox season ended (Paddy was an avid baseball fan) she enjoyed traveling, often accompanied by a group of her fellow artists. Her adventures included rafting down the Colorado River, touring the UK, Florence, Reykjavik, Cartagena, Inuit Nunangat and the Galápagos Islands. Pat was a founding member of Schoodic Arts for All where she served as treasurer for many years. A veteran member of the Downeast Outing Club, Pat’s more recent interests mostly involved her Wednesday lunch group, her cat Peppy, bird watching, Wordle and gardening.
Pat grew up in Bristol VT and met her future husband William H. Bell on their very first day at Antioch College. Bill Bell would go on to manage the Music Box Inc. on Central St. in Wellesley MA. While raising their four children in neighboring Holliston MA, Pat did volunteer work, she served as president of the Holliston Historical Society and finally she joined Bill at the Music Box to run the office. .
In 1974 the Bells purchased the “Twine House” property located in Wonsqueak Harbor. Over the years the family renovated the old net factory and the adjoining dock while their sailboat “Kialoa” bobbed on a mooring out front. Pat & Bill retired to Wonsqueak Harbor permanently in 1996.
Pat Bell was predeceased by her husband Bill and their beloved, youngest son, Sam. She is survived by her brother Kirk Bosworth and two sisters Gael Stein and Polly McEwing; two sons – Mark & Andy, a daughter, Cathy, four grandchildren and a great grandson. The funeral will be private.
