Lorena F. Patt

Lorena F. Patt, 89, of Kendall, died unexpectedly on Feb. 26, 2019 at her residence. She was born on the Tonawanda Indian Reservation in Basom on Dec. 30, 1929 to Harrison and Ella (Johnson) Ground and lived in this area her entire life.

Lorena was a member of the Wolf Clan of the Seneca Nation and was a very strong and independent woman. She was a member of Kendall United Methodist Church and the Kendall Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and she spent many years working at G.C. Murphy Company in Medina, in the kitchen at SUNY Brockport, and on the Patt farm in Kendall. Lorena was always busy with something, whether it was patching something with her sewing skills, mowing the lawn, going to a party or banquet, planting a surprise plant in a relative’s or friend’s lawn, playing the accordion, guitar or electric guitar, or having a “little snort” with friends. Her family remembers her as a frugal person, making do with what she had, and also as a caring and inquisitive person who always was concerned about other people. She enjoyed pictures, not only taking them, but displaying them as well. She adored her grandson, John, and would always give him her spare change from her pocket. Her mission in life was caring for her husband, Ralph, and – while always smiling – making sure she made his breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lorena’s family will always think of her by remembering this: “The hurrier I go, the behinder I get.”

Mrs. Patt was predeceased by her siblings, Myron Ground, Nelson Ground, Aveline Fredawyder and Harriet Sundown.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Ralph, whom she married Nov. 22, 1952; her sons, Ronald (Judy) Patt of Brockport and James (Deborah) Patt of Clarendon; her grandson, John Patt; sisters-in-law, Margaret Buell of Kendall and Mercedes Patt of Florida; as well as a several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Fri., March 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc., 16650 State Rt. 31 (West Albion Road), Holley, where her funeral service will be held immediately following visitation. Interment will be in Beechwood Cemetery in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kendall Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 1879 Kendall Road, Kendall NY 14476.

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