Grafton – Patricia Irene Corbin, “Aunt Pat”, 71, of Grafton, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 2, 2015. Born in Troy, Patricia was the daughter of the late Leighton F. and Frances D. Bonesteel Corbin. She was predeceased by one brother, David Corbin.
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Pat enjoyed family picnics and travel. She enjoyed ceramics, movies, crosswords, historical fiction, and spent hours completing beautiful needlework and baking her famous baked beans.
She was an integral caregiver for her family with a heart of an angel. Her dedication and commitment to her family was always a priority. Her fondest memories were those spent at the Maine coast, most recently enjoying a trip with her great niece and nephews.
Survivors include her beloved sister, Carol (Lester) King of Grafton; nephew Seth King of Grafton; nieces Amy (Brian) King Grandjean of Grafton, Rebecca (Steven) King Kirchner of Poestenkill and Linda King of Grafton. Her pride and joy was her great niece, Kylie Grandjean, and great nephews, Noah and Ethan Grandjean of Grafton. Pat is also survived by several cousins and is considered to be “Aunt Pat” by all who knew her.
A memorial service celebrating her life was held Wednesday, August 5 at 12:30 pm at the Thomas M. Barber Funeral Home. Interment of ashes followed in Eagle Mills Cemetery, Brunswick. Relatives and friends called prior to the service on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Community Hospice of Rensselaer, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144.
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