Elnora "Pat" M. Hatch

Elnora “Pat” Mae (Dutcher) Hatch, 87, of McLean, NY passed away on August 31, 2024 from heart failure.  Elnora was born on March 21, 1937 in Mountaindale, New York.  She was the daughter of Mary (Bartley) and Robert H. Dutcher.

Elnora is survived by her husband of 69 years, Raymond, whom she married on January 31, 1955. She is also survived by her children, Donald Hatch, John Hatch, Susan Drew, Roger Hatch (wife Cindy), Daniel Hatch, Richard Hatch (wife Phylicia); grandchildren Kathleen (Hatch) Walker, Benjamin Drew, Emily (Drew) Davies, Hannah Bell, Andrew and Breanna Hatch; Great grand-daughter ElnoraMae Hatch; son-in-law Roy Bell; and sister Linda Potter.  She was predeceased by her daughter Nancy Carolyn (Hatch) Bell, brothers Wilford and Charles, and sisters Martha Hinkley and Helen Dutcher.  For many years she worked at Dryden Central Schools as a teachers aide.   She enjoyed arts and crafts, camping, sewing and reading books.

Perkins Funeral Home in Dryden, NY will be assisting the family during this time.  There will not be any services per her wishes.  She will be buried in the McLean Cemetery at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the McLean Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad at P.O. Box 121, McLean, NY  13102.