Patricia A. Grays, 83 of Sidney, passed away peacefully with family by her side.
She was born Feb. 10, 1942, in Auburn to the late G. Alan Ward and Edna (Dubois) Ward. Pat graduated from Moravia Central School in 1960. She married the love of her life, George Grays Sept. 3, 1960, in Moravia. Pat worked for Smith Corona in Cortland before starting her family. She had her own laundry service as well. Pat worked for Tri-Town News, ran her own daycare for several years and was a foster parent for over 20 years for Delaware County. Once all her children went to school, she began working at Sidney Central School where she worked for 20 years. She looked forward to going to work every day and helping the students in the math lab. Pat always enjoyed seeing and catching up with her former students.
After Pat’s retirement, she donated her time to the Office of the Aging, Legacy Corps of Delaware County, caring for several elderly people in her community. Helping others truly brought her joy. She was a Sunday school teacher, Girl Scout Leader of Troop #268, member of the Delaware County ARC Board of Directors, Sidney Republican Committee and Legacy Corps. She was a poll worker for voting, and she was on the board of other committees and organizations.
Pat is survived by her brother Keith (Maryann) Ward, her children Alana (Dennis) Bailey, Cheryl (Steve) Boyd, Anita Grays, Lanette Grays-Williams, Cindy Grays, Jerry Grays and Matthew Grays. She has eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Pat was predeceased by her parents G. Alan and Edna Ward, brothers Garth and Paul Ward, sister Sharon Harris and her loving husband George Grays.
Pat enjoyed spending time with her family and all her friends. She enjoyed going to ceramics, birdwatching, sewing, gardening, quilting, spending time at her family camp in the 1000 Islands, and sharing her love for baking and sewing with others. Pat was known for her Chex mix, chocolate chip cookies, and Apple Dapple cake. Pat has been very blessed to have so many close friends and family assisting her. The family would like to give a special thanks to “Gigi’s girls” for the love and compassionate care given to her in her home.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, May 28 from 5-7 p.m. and funeral services will be Thursday, May 29 at 11 a.m. at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main Street, Sidney, NY 13838. Donations may be made in Pat’s memory to The Majors Inn, Gilbertsville NY or The Legacy Corps of Delaware County.
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Arrangements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.
