She married Richard L. Patterson in 1956 and they had five children. In the late 70’s, they started Dick’s Taxi & Limousine Service in Skaneateles, which served the area for 20 years. Marie loved transporting and connecting with her passengers. Most of all though, she loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Along with her parents, Marie was predeceased by her husband, Richard, in 1987; her brother, John Chatigny, and her grandson, Patrick Patterson. Marie is survived by her 4 sons, Richard J. (Elaine), Timothy, Rene, and Michael Patterson; her daughter Lisa (Don) MacLachlan; 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be on Friday, November 4th from 5 to 7pm at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, at 10:30 am at St. Francis Xavier Church, Marcellus. Private burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Skaneateles.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marie’s name may be made to St. Francis Xavier Church, 1 W. Main St. Marcellus.
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