Patricia Griffing, 76, of Schroon Lake, NY, passed away on January 8, 2013 at Glens Falls Hospital from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's).
A graduate of Vassar Brothers Hospital School of Nursing, Patricia was a nurse for over 50 years. She also held a degree in behavioral sciences and was a nurse practioner.
She was a passionate gardener and outdoors woman. An avid skier, she stayed active until the end, even hitting the slopes on Gore Mountain last winter.
Patricia is survived by her daughter Tracy (Griffing) Young and her husband Gary of Huntsville, AL; granddaughter Susie Holt and her husband Steve and great grandson Riley Holt of Pinellas Park, FL.
Patricia donated her body to Albany Medical College for research. Memorial contributions can be made to ALS or other medical research in her name. Memorial services will be held in the spring.
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