In Memory Of
Patricia H. Thatcher
1940
2020
Patricia H. Thatcher
April 19, 1940 — April 5, 2020
THATCHER, PATRICIA H.
Clifton Park-Patricia H. Thatcher, 79, passed away April 5th at Ellis hospital from complications of the COVID-19 virus and after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Born in Denver, Colorado, daughter of Hubert and Elinor Henry, Pat graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio in 1962 and married Lt. Joseph M. Thatcher, USAF in July 1962. She taught middle school math in Denver and Rudyard Michigan during their time in the Air Force, moving to Cooperstown, New York in 1965. Pat was employed by the Cooperstown Graduate Program while Joe earned his MA in Museum Science. Moving to Columbus, Ohio in 1966, Pat earned her certification as a paralegal. In 1976, the family moved to Albany where Pat joined the Counsel's office of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, assisting the lawyers for 26 years, retiring in 2002. While working for Parks, Pat received the 1986 L.L. Huttleston Staff Award for outstanding service to the New York State Park system.
Pat loved music, singing in her church choir for 42 years, attending Albany Symphony concerts and performances of Opera Saratoga. She enjoyed growing roses, knitting, sewing and travel. In addition to the church choir, Pat chaired numerous committees, coordinated two refugee resettlement efforts and led several bible studies classes.
Pat is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Joe, sons, Thomas of Richmond, Virginia, James (Christine) of Queensbury N.Y., Grandchildren Laura T. Marsh (Lucas) of Farmington, N.Y. Benjamin, Andrew and Peter of Queensbury, N.Y. and Great Grandchildren, Camden and Cora Marsh, Farmington, N.Y. Also survived by her cousin, Lawrence Martin (Ellen) of Lexington, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by brothers Charles and James of Denver.
Private interment in the Gerald B.H.Solomon National Cemetery. A memorial celebration of Pat's life will be announced when circumstances allow.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat's name may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 15 Ridge Place, Latham, New York, 12110.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Keith Edwards and the staff of Empire Neurology, The staff and administration of Brookdale Memory Care, Niskayuna, and the nurses at Ellis Hospital.
Clifton Park-Patricia H. Thatcher, 79, passed away April 5th at Ellis hospital from complications of the COVID-19 virus and after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Born in Denver, Colorado, daughter of Hubert and Elinor Henry, Pat graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio in 1962 and married Lt. Joseph M. Thatcher, USAF in July 1962. She taught middle school math in Denver and Rudyard Michigan during their time in the Air Force, moving to Cooperstown, New York in 1965. Pat was employed by the Cooperstown Graduate Program while Joe earned his MA in Museum Science. Moving to Columbus, Ohio in 1966, Pat earned her certification as a paralegal. In 1976, the family moved to Albany where Pat joined the Counsel's office of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, assisting the lawyers for 26 years, retiring in 2002. While working for Parks, Pat received the 1986 L.L. Huttleston Staff Award for outstanding service to the New York State Park system.
Pat loved music, singing in her church choir for 42 years, attending Albany Symphony concerts and performances of Opera Saratoga. She enjoyed growing roses, knitting, sewing and travel. In addition to the church choir, Pat chaired numerous committees, coordinated two refugee resettlement efforts and led several bible studies classes.
Pat is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Joe, sons, Thomas of Richmond, Virginia, James (Christine) of Queensbury N.Y., Grandchildren Laura T. Marsh (Lucas) of Farmington, N.Y. Benjamin, Andrew and Peter of Queensbury, N.Y. and Great Grandchildren, Camden and Cora Marsh, Farmington, N.Y. Also survived by her cousin, Lawrence Martin (Ellen) of Lexington, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by brothers Charles and James of Denver.
Private interment in the Gerald B.H.Solomon National Cemetery. A memorial celebration of Pat's life will be announced when circumstances allow.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat's name may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 15 Ridge Place, Latham, New York, 12110.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Keith Edwards and the staff of Empire Neurology, The staff and administration of Brookdale Memory Care, Niskayuna, and the nurses at Ellis Hospital.
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