Obituary of Patrick W. Wade

Patrick W. WadeWillsboro - Patrick W. Wade, 56, of Sunset Drive, Willsboro, died March 13, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of High Peaks Hospice of Essex County.He was born in Elizabethtown, May 1, 1952, the son of Walter and Virginia (Bryant) Wade. He graduated from Willsboro Central School in 1970.Patrick worked for NYCO Minerals in Willsboro for more than 33 years. He was a member of the Willsboro Fish and Game Club.He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, hiking, boating, and riding his Harley Davidson.Survivors include his loving wife, Gloria J. (Baker) Wade of Willsboro; two sisters, Jacqueline Wade of Willsboro, and Linda Wade of Florida; sisters-in-law, Sylvia and husband, Rodney Tucker, Thelma Bowen, Betty and husband, Charlie Rivers, Juanita and husband, Don Soda, and Beverly Dickerson; one brother-in-law, Armand Baker; one stepson, Barry Foote and wife Donet and their children of Missouri; one granddaughter, Nicole Foote of Crown Point; and several nieces and nephews.He was predeceased by his parents; his parents-in-law, Eleanor and Lawrence Baker; sister-in-law, Joyce Mann and her husband, Ellwood; and and one step-son, Derrick Foote.At Patrick's request there will be no public calling hours or services. Burial will be in the spring in the Lakeview Cemetery in Willsboro. Donations in his memory may be made to the Fitzpatrick Cancer Center, 212 Cornelia Street, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901 or High Peaks Hospice Essex County, Port Henry, NY.Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. 643-9055