Patricia (Connor) Pierson, 73

Patricia Pierson, 73, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024.

Patty was born to Maurice and Delia (Madore) Connor in Tupper Lake.

She attended Tupper Lake Central School, graduating with the class of 1969. She went on to study at SUNY Alfred, where a Tupper Lake neighbor, Joe Gagnier, introduced Patty to his roommate Herbie Pierson.

Herb (Bud) and Patty married at St. Alphonsus Church in 1971 and shortly after, they moved to Homestead, FL. That is where they raised their three daughters and ran their tropical foliage nursery for 48 years. Although they had a good life in Florida, Patty always wanted to be back in the Adirondacks where they came to retire.

Patty is survived by her husband of 53 years; Herb (Bud), daughters; Gretchen (Rob), Nikki (Jeremy) and Dee Dee; Grandchildren; Austin (Adrianna), Cody, Bella, Delia, Kamryn, Kolton, Eastin and Brody; great granddaughter; Scarlett Mae.

She is also survived by brothers; Cal (Dian) Connor, Jim (Shirley) Connor, brothers in law Keith (Claudy) Pierson and Doug Barbeau and sisters in law Mary Connor and Nancy Dolan as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Patty was predeceased by her parents, brothers Marvin and Alvin Connor and sister in law Cindy Barbeau.

There will be a visitation at Frary Funeral Home, Tupper Lake on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11a.m. with a Prayer at 1p.m.

Interment will be in Hasleton Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or to The Tri Lakes Hospice would be greatly appreciated.