Saratoga Springs, NY - Patricia Mary Elizabeth Joyce Reeves passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. She was 78. Born on September 21, 1932 in North Tarrytown, NY, she grew up as the fifth child in a family of nine. The year she was sixteen, Patty arrived in Saratoga Springs to visit for the summer and has been a permanent resident since. She has been enjoying retirement from a three decade long career with the Internal Revenue Service. Patty was involved with the Friends of Grant's Cottage and has worked diligently as Trustee to the Wilton Heritage Society. In addition, she was a master gardener, avid birdwatcher, librarian over her multitude of personal books and a self-proclaimed grammar teacher. Yet her greatest love was that of caring for her children and grandchildren. Predeceased by her son, Roy Reeves of Saratoga Springs and daughter-in-law, Lexie Reeves of Wilton, she is survived by three children, Joyce and John Strohl of Herndon, VA, Patricia and Wyatt Robinson of Rensselaer, NY and John Reeves of Wilton, NY; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (584-5373). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wilton Heritage Society, PO Box 2417, Wilton, NY 12831. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.