MILLERTON — Mary Patricia “Pat” McGrath, 86, a 12-year resident of Millerton and formerly of Breezy Point, Queens, N.Y., died peacefully at her home in Millerton on Aug. 11, 2015, with her family by her side.
Born Jan. 25, 1929, in Dalton, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Mary (Duffy) and William Haner.
Pat graduated from Dalton area schools and received her bachelor’s degree in music and education from The College of St. Rose in Albany, N.Y.
On June 28, 1958, in the Bronx, N.Y., she married John Paul McGrath. Mr. McGrath died March 13, 2013.
Pat worked for New England Life Insurance Company in Manhattan for more than 30 years, retiring in 1991. She was also the church organist for St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church in Breezy Point for more than 35 years.
Some of Pat’s fondest musical memories were of attending a Don Ho concert in Hawaii and seeing Jimmy Buffet perform in Las Vegas, Nev.
She will be greatly missed by many and fondly remembered by all.
Pat is survived by her daughter, Catherine McGrath of Millerton; and her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Melanie McGrath of Dalton.
Arrangements are under the care of the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home in Millerton.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Aug. 14 at Immaculate Conception Church in Amenia, the Rev. Godfrey officiating.
Private burial was at Ashuelot Cemetery in Dalton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Noble Horizons Auxiliary, 17 Cobble Road, Salisbury, CT 06068.
To send an online condolence, go to www.conklinfuneralhome.com.
