Audrey R. Patch

MOUNT HOLLY - Audrey Ruth Patch, 76, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, after a long illness.
Audrey was born and raised in Danby, VT, daughter of Raymond and Edith (Harrington) McLellan, of Danby.
In August 1958, she married James M. Patch. They lived in Wallingford, Ludlow and Mount Holly where they raised three sons and farmed cattle and chickens.
Audrey was a valued employee of Ludlow Light Department, retiring after 27 years of service.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, spoiling her grandchildren, bird watching, reading, bingo and traveling.
She is survived by her sons Michael Patch, of Rutland, and his children Zachary and Emily, David Patch and his wife, Sheila, of Baltimore, and their children Anthony and Sarah, and Donald Patch and his wife, Lisa, of Mount Holly, and their children Kevin and Katelyn; her brother, Richard McLellan and his wife, Deanna, of West Rutland; her sister, Reba Hathaway and her husband, John, of Westwindfield, NY; and her sister-in-law, Margaret Carvey, of Wallingford, VT.
She was predeceased by her parents; husband James; her sister, Joan West, and brothers, Eugene McLellan and Neil McLellan.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Audrey to Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Aldous Funeral Home in Wallingford, Vermont.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.