SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patricia A. Mahar, 84, a longtime resident of Clifton Park and Saratoga, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, Nov. 13.
Born in Cohoes on April 13, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Holmes) Carpenter. She was predeceased by her brothers Richard “Champ” Carpenter and Matthew Carpenter.
Patt graduated from Cohoes High School in 1948, and was a long-time employee of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad. She found great joy in spending time with her family, and never missed a summer BBQ, graduation party or wedding. Her favorite days were spent under Champ’s tree at the Saratoga Race Track, enjoying the sunshine and conversation while cheering on her picks of the day.
After retirement, Patt enjoyed traveling to Italy, Hawaii, St. Thomas, and her absolute favorite: Walt Disney World. She was a caring woman who was devoted to her Faith and loved her family and pets, including her dog Pepper. She will be dearly missed by all who have had the pleasure of knowing her.
Patt is loved and mourned by her children, Cassandra Okosky and husband, Michael, of Saratoga Springs; Jimmy Mahar and wife, Cindy, of Horizon City Texas; John Mahar and wife, Jane, of Chesterfield Missouri; and Daniel Mahar of California. She is also survived by brothers Bobby Carpenter of Cohoes and Phillip (Stephen) Carpenter of Troy; sister Joanna O’Neil and husband, Bob, of Silver Springs, Maryland; grandchildren, Stacie Morris and husband, Matt, of Shelburne Vermont, Samantha Kellogg and husband, Matt, of Colchester Vermont, and Kristen Mahar of Horizon City, Texas; and one great-grandson, Dylan Michael Morris of Shelburne, Vermont.
The family wants to thank the staff of Wesley Nursing Home for their compassionate care especially the nursing staff of 2 Hathorne.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
