Patrice Ann "Pat" Quackenbush Hart

Dateline: Ballston Spa, NY
Patrice Ann Quackenbush, age 75, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2022, after a 25-year courageous battle with cancer. Patrice was born on April 27, 1947, in Bridgeport, CT and was the daughter of the late Ralph L. and Mary (Paprocky) Hart. Patrice graduated from Trumbull High School in Trumbull, CT.
The most important thing to Patrice was her family. She met her beloved husband David and the two were wed on May 28, 1978. Soon after their matrimony, they started growing their family, welcoming 4 beautiful children into their lives, Diane, Cheryl, Julie, and Eric. Later on, they were blessed with 6 loving grandchildren who referred to Patrice as "Mema." She found great happiness in cooking for her family and spending holidays together, especially Christmas. She was specifically known to create a delicious assortment of Ukrainian cuisine.
Patrice grew up spending a lot of time with her immigrant Ukrainian grandmother, learning to cook, garden, craft, sew, and value the Ukrainian culture.
Patrice was an avid member of the Calvary Episcopal Church in Burnt Hills. She spread love throughout the community as a Sunday school teacher and superintendent. She will be remembered for her talents in sewing and crocheting, as she gifted many hats and scarves to the community, bringing them joy and warmth.
Patrice is survived by her husband David Quackenbush, children Diane (Brian) Gustavson, Cheryl (Chaz) Misiewicz, Julie (Josh) Fisher, and Eric Quackenbush; grandchildren Emma Fisher, Reilly, Carter, Tyler, Hayley, and Lauren Misiewicz; and several extended family members.
In addition to her parents, Patrice is preceded in death by daughter-in-law Shannon Quackenbush, and her brother and his wife David (Luanne) Hart.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 10:00am at Calvary Episcopal Church, 85 Lake Hill Rd, Burnt Hills, NY 12027.
Interment will conclude Patrice's services at 12:15pm at Ballston Spa Village Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Calvary Episcopal Church, 85 Lake Hill Rd, Burnt Hills, NY 12027, or to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln, Latham, NY 12110.