GLENS FALLS – Patrick “Pat” C. Yole, 77, of Glens Falls, went into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at The Pines in Glens Falls.
Born on December 1, 1941, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late William R. and Cornelia (Herlihy) Yole, Sr.
Pat spent most of his younger years in Florida. Following graduation from Lake Worth High School, he continued his education at Palm Beach Jr. College.
Pat retired after many years as a probation officer with Columbia County Probation Department in Hudson.
In October of 1973, he married Mabel Kraft. She passed away on March 11, 2016, after 43 wonderful years of marriage.
Pat was a life member of Elks Lodge #787 in Hudson and the Civil Air Patrol.
He was a wonderful person, who was loved by his family, his caregivers and all those who knew him.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his brother, Kevin Yole and several aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his sister, Sheila Wilson of Virginia; his brother, William Richard Yole, Jr. of Fort Ann; his uncle, Robert Yole, Sr. and his wife, Helen of Fort Edward; his grandchildren, Melissa Taylor of England; several cousins including the Herlihy and Yole side.
The family wishes to thank the 3rd floor staff at The Pines for the wonderful care and compassion given to Pat and his family.
Friends may call on Sunday from 12 Noon to 2 P.M. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2 P.M. on Sunday, with his cousin, Deacon Frank Herlihy, officiating.
Burial will be at Cedar Park Cemetery in the City of Hudson.
In memory of Pat, memorial donations may be made to The Pines, Activity Department, 170 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
rest in piece Pat it has been along journey since 2000.I will always cherish all the good times we had. Hank and Liz
Rest In Peace Pat. Our condolences to Sheila & Dickie. God bless.
Rest in Peace Uncle Pat. I love you so very much and will miss you every day. I’m gonna miss our weekly phone calls and your jokes so much. Love you, until we see each other again!!!!!
My sincerest condolences to Pat’s family. My Aunt has been a resident at the Pines for 10 years. I got to know Pat the best when my father, Amos, was admitted to the Pines in September of 2016. My father was 94, confined to a wheelchair, had some occasional dementia, and his health and dementia rapidly declined and he passed on February 19, 2017. Pat and my Dad immediately took a liking to each other. Pat Immediately took charge of looking after my father, and helping him with meals, making sure he was warm enough, and seeing to it he got what he needed when it seemed no one else would pay attention. He was always quick to join myself or my sister, whose lifelong nickname was “Skippy” and let us know each day how our father was doing. He always had a joke, smile, and was a welcome addition during our visits. I recently visited my Aunt and went in to see Pat, a day or two before he passed, to thank him for all he had done for our Dad. His response was to tell me what a great person my Dad was, and to ask how ‘Skippy” was doing, and to tell her he said hello, even though he was barely able to speak himself. May you rest in peace, and I hope your family finds even a small amount of comfort in knowing you were loved and appreciated for the kind, compassionate, cheerful soul you were, and that even in a place that can often turn a person cynical and negative, you remained a shining star until the very end.
Sincere condolences to Pat’s family and friends. We got to know Pat at The Pines during 2017 and early 2018 while my Mom was there. Pat made her time and ours so much better and more entertaining with his sense of humor. Greatly appreciated his friendship!
You will be missed. Always kind with words and actions. A great guy who always had a stoty or a good joke to tell. My time spent with Pat will always be memoribal.Rest in peace.
A very sad goodbye to a great man that I considered to be my best friend. I met Pat through our working together at Lorbrook. Through my years working with Pat I gained much wisdom and was very fortunate to spend time with Pat and his wife Mable after the closing of Lorbrook.
Pat was respected by all during his years at Lorbrook where he worked harder than any person I know. I found that work consumed him as his dedication was what every employer would hope for out of an employee. My wife and myself visited Pat and Mable after the closing of Lorbrook and it always ended with Pat apologizing to Mable and my wife for not letting them get a word in while we reminisced on old times.
Pat was full of humor and was always ready to share some jokes. But when needed he could also be a voice of authority that let you know exactly where you stood. I can only hope Pat will have happiness in his return to his loving wife Mable. May they be happy to be back together while those of us that he touched remember how special he really was to us.
Pat you will always be missed but you will never be forgotten. We will always love you for what you gave to us during the precious time we got to spend with you.
I miss you so much Grandpa