September 8, 2011

ADAMS CENTER, N.Y.  —  Patricia M. Ryder, 72, of Adams Center, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 6, at her home under the care of her sons, Richard and James, and their wives. 

Private graveside services were held for the convenience of her family in Union Cemetery, Adams Center.   

Arrangements are with the Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home, Belleville. 

She was born July 29, 1939, in Adams, a daughter to Robert and Ella Mae Davis Smith, Sr.  

In her early years, Pat worked for the National Bank in Adams, and later for Red Gables Fabric Shop in Adams Center. She did childcare at her home, worked on the family farm in the Town of Adams, and was an Avon representative for many years. 

Pat married James A. Ryder on June 6, 1958. Mr. Ryder passed Aug. 4, 2008. 

Patricia was a member of the Adams Center Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, the South Jeff Chamber of Commerce and founding member of “Christmas in So. Jeff”, and was a member of the Jefferson County Parade Judges Association.  

She enjoyed playing cards, puzzles and spending time with family and friends. 

Surviving are two sons and their wives, Richard J. and Elizabeth, Adams, and James R. and Susan, Adams Center; two grandchildren, Lindsay (Joshua) Allen, Plattsburgh, and Matthew Ryder, Adams Center. 

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011, or at the web site, www.alzheimersassociation.org.

Online condolences to the family may be made at www.carpenterstoodley.com. 







Information provided by Carpenter-Stoodley Funeral Home and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.