Patricia Knapp

Patricia Ann Knapp, age 84, of Saranac Lake, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Mercy Living Center in Tupper Lake.

Born in Lake Clear, New York on October 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, ten grandchildren, 9 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 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A memorial service will immediately follow at the funeral home at 3:00 PM, 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.