Patricia Walsh Dorsey

June 14 1930 - August 31, 2025

Saratoga Springs, NY - Patricia Walsh Dorsey passed away peacefully Sunday (August 31, 2025), with loving family by her side. She was 95. Born on June 14, 1930 in Lyons Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John J. Walsh and Mary McPhilmy.

Patricia Dorsey graduated from Saratoga Springs High School. While in high school she was involved in many school activities including: French club, art editor, hiking, basketball, volleyball, ping pong, shuffleboard, softball and varsity cheerleading, her love. After graduation she worked for the New York Telephone Company. On June 10, 1950, she married James Baker Dorsey of Saratoga Springs. At the time, he was completing law school. He would continue on to receive his medical degree. After the completion of his medical training, they settled in Saratoga Springs where her husband practiced surgery for over 25 years at Saratoga Hospital.

She volunteered in many local organizations including The Hyde Museum, Ladies of Charity, and various garden clubs. She enjoyed tennis and quality vacation time with her family. They all have fond memories of trips to Disney World, Cape Cod, Jamaica and Bermuda. Additionally, Pat and Jim enjoyed many journeys to Europe and Asia, which included Russia, Japan and Hong Kong.

Mrs. Dorsey was a past member of the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club, Saratoga Reading Room, Saratoga Tennis Club and Saratoga Historical Society. She was an avid reader, a life-long learner, who participated in the Skidmore Encore program, and a history buff, as was her father. Pat enjoyed the arts and took every opportunity to attend cultural events, whether it was dance, theatre or museums. But her greatest love was taking care of their six children. There was never a dull moment in the Dorsey household. Some of her favorite memories were of large family gatherings during the holidays filled with cooking and kids. She always had a kind word for everyone and remembered her "thank yous" for anyone who did anything for her.

In addition to her husband of 63 years and parents, she is predeceased by her loving daughters Suzanne Dorsey and Alison Golinski (Gary) and her siblings Jean Walsh Felber, M. Shirley Walsh, John R. Walsh and Sally Walsh Bardino.

Survivors include their four children, Katherine (John) LaBoda, Mary L. Lee, Pamela (Bruce) Boghosian, and Jim Dorsey, Jr. (Nancy Ravena); seven grandchildren, John (Aubrey) LaBoda, Olivia (Ryan) O'Malley, Cheston Lee (James Reggio), Amanda Dugan (fiancé Devin Nazarenko), Darian (Cynthia) Boghosian, Megan Golinski and George Carlson, and eight great-grandchildren.

During her last few years, she was lovingly cared for by the compassionate staff at Woodlawn Commons at The Wesley Community.

Pursuant to her wishes, a private Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by her family at The Church of St. Peter.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.