GLENS FALLS – Patricia “Bubbles” AKA “Pat In the Hat” McClure, 80, of Thomson Ave., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 24, 1932, at the family home in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Orvil and Genevieve (Melanson) Perry.
Patricia graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1949, where she was voted most athletic, in her senior year. Following graduation, she worked in the tower at Warren County Airport and for several years, Patricia was employed with her son, Scott, at Sheridan Catheter in Argyle. She loved working and being around people. Patricia made many friends through her working career.
In August of 1990, Patricia married the love of her life, Frederick “Mac” McClure at the family home in Fort Edward.
She was a member of the Red Hat Society, which was so appropriate in that her favorite color was red. Patricia had many crazy hats that she loved wearing. The crazier the hat, the better she liked it. She also belonged to the Moreau Fund Band, where she played the kazoo. Patricia was a huge fan of Tiger Woods and the NY Yankees. She loved watching all kinds of sports, from ice skating, golf, football to her beloved Yankees. Patricia also was a Hillary Clinton fan. She collected Hillary memorabilia that was proudly displayed.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Jeff Dudley and her great grandchildren, Alex and Alexis Catalfamo.
Survivors include her loving husband of 23 years, Frederick “Mac” McClure of Glens Falls; her children, Barb MacDuff and her husband, Earl “Chief” of Hudson Falls, Michael Dudley and his wife, Maria of Fort Edward, Kathie Morency and her husband, Timothy “Mort” of Fort Edward, Scott Dudley and his wife, Mindy of Hudson Falls and Steven Dudley and his wife, Marie, of Virginia; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Pillemar and his staff for their continued love and support, along with the staff at the C.R. Wood Cancer Center and High Peaks Hospice.
Friends may call on Friday, from 12 Noon to 2 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, following the calling hours, at the funeral home, with Pastor Steve Smith, of High Peaks Hospice and Palliative Care, officiating.
Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Cindy’s Retreat Fund, c/o CR Wood Center, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Online condolences may be made by visiting carletonfuneralhome.net.
WHEN YOU WEAR A HAT, REMEMBER PAT
