Patricia Jean Morrison

Morrison, Patricia Jean
MECHANICVILLE - Patricia Jean Morrison, 82, of Micklas Street, died peacefully at Saratoga Hospital on Saturday, November 4, 2023, after a brief illness.
Born in Troy on April 6, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Elizabeth Smith Patenaude and wife of the late Richard "Dick" Morrison. A 1959 graduate of Mechanicville High School, Patricia worked in the evidence-receiving unit of the New York State Police barracks in Albany for 27 years, retiring in 2001. During her career, she received several commendations for her work ethic and was recognized for never calling in sick once.
Pat enjoyed writing poetry and had a very artistic and creative mind. She was a doting grandmother who enjoyed time spent with her large, extended family. She was also an active member of All Saints on the Hudson Church and volunteered her time decorating the church during the holidays.
In addition to her parents, and late husband, Dick, she was predeceased by her son, Daniel O'Keefe; stepmother, Rose Hoffman (Everts) Patenaude; siblings, Edward, Kenneth (Deni), Richard, Robert, James (Carol), Harold "Sonny" Patenaude, Norma Vickery (Ed), and Betty Whalen; sister-in-law, Betty Patenaude; Milfred and David (Marjorie) Everts; and her first husband, Robert O'Keefe Sr. Survivors include her children, Robert (Carrie) O'Keefe Jr. of Seattle, Wash., Patrick "Packy" (Dima) O'Keefe of Hoboken, N.J., and Kim O'Keefe (Victor Irizarry) of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; grandchildren, Graham, Casey, Nina, and Nicholas; siblings, William (Beverly) Patenaude, George Patenaude, Charles (Patty) Patenaude, and Henry (Marion) Everts; sisters-in-law, Helga, Shirley, and JoAnn Patenaude; along with many nieces, nephews, and their families.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 18, at 11 a.m. in All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 N. Main St., Mechanicville, with inurnment to follow in St. Paul's Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church prior to the Mass from 10-11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to All Saints on the Hudson Church, in respectful memory of Patricia Morrison.
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