Patricia M. Cleland passed away Sunday, February 27,  2022.  Born on June 5, 1940 to George and Mary Lynch, she was the youngest of eight children.  Patricia grew up in Victory, New York, lived in Fulton, NY with her family and later in Winter Haven, Fl upon she and her husband's retirement.

Patricia graduated from Red Creek High School in 1959.  During High School she met the love of her life where they were crowned King and Queen at the Prom.  Patricia and Thomas were married November 26, 1960 and moved to Fulton, NY where they raised their three children, Ann, Amy and Tom.

Patricia worked for the Fulton City School District for 21 years.  In 1998, she was awarded the Golden Apple Award by the Teacher's Association for her dedication to her staff and students.  She retired in 2000.

In 2000, Patricia and her husband retired to Winter Haven, FL where she enjoyed all the facets of the Florida Senior Lifestyle with golf, cruises and of course the Red Hat Society.

Patricia was an avid enthusiast of sports, whether rooting for her children or squeezing an orange to help Syracuse get a victory.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 61 years, Thomas, daughters Ann Noel of Fulton, Amy (Tom) MacRae of Fulton and hers son Thomas (Stephanie) Cleland of Olathe, Kansas, and granddaughters Haley Elizabeth Noel and Hunter Victoria Cleland.  She is also survived by her sister, Helen (Edwin) Furman as well as many nieces and nephews.

At the request of the family, there will be no calling hours.  A celebration of Life is being planned for a future date. To send an online greeting go to:www.johnlmattfuneralhome.com