Patricia Ann Knapp

Born in Lake Clear on Oct. 6, 1936, she was the daughter of Franklin and Ethel (Donaldson) Powers. Patricia married James P. Knapp on Saturday, July 10, 1954, at the Presbyterian Church in Lake Clear.

Patricia was a lifelong resident. She was a dedicated wife and mother, and loved to read, cook, knit and crochet. Her whoopie pies were always a family favorite. Jim and Pat spent their 66 years together camping, snowmobiling and traveling, spending many winter months in Florida.

She is survived by her husband James of Saranac Lake; two sons, Paul (Sharron) Knapp of Lake Clear and Richard (Maria) Knapp of Liverpool; and one daughter, Brenda (Lee) Daunais of Saranac Lake; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Gertrude Lintner and Ruth Clark, and two brothers, Donald and Robert.

Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m. A memorial service will immediately follow at the funeral home at 3 p.m., with Pastor Joanne White officiating. Burial will take place at Harrietstown Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Family and friends attending in-person calling hours and funeral services are asked to please follow all COVID-19 recommendations including social distancing and wearing a mask.

Friends wishing to remember Patricia Ann Knapp may make memorial contributions to the Tri-Lakes Humane Society in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their condolences at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.