ANNETTE (BAKER) PATTERSON of Poughkeepsie, NY surrounded by her family at home went to be with God September 20, 2023

Born January 20, 1933 in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Pearl Vesta Pelletreau and Russell Stewart Baker.

She grew up on her parents farm in Windsor, NY and graduated from Windsor High School in 1950. She attended Nurses Training at Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center in Wingdale, NY and Graduated in 1953 earning her R.N. She continued to work there for a handful of years then transferred to the Hudson River Psychiatric Center in Hyde Park, NY and worked there until she retired in 1991 as a Treatment Team Leader. During her long career as a Nurse she earned several promotions and accolades and along the way acquired life long friendships.

Since 1980 she has been the Executive Director of the Mid Hudson Psychiatric Society (MHPS), a District Branch of the American Psychiatric Association. She was also a member of the HRPC Nurses Alumni.

She was a loving and doting Matriarch who treasured her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Michele Ann and son-in-law Rocco Valenzano at home. Daughter-in-law Beth Patterson of Piedmont, SC. Her daughters by marriage Pinky Starr and Sandy Lazarra of Hudson, NY. Grandchildren; Andrew Thomsen, Ralph Valenzano, Caitlyn Valenzano, Dayna Patterson, Richard Rumney, Mandy Lentz and Kristan Patterson. Great-Grandchildren Lucas, Emery, Tiberius, Valerian, MarQaza and Edward. Additionally she is survived by her older brother David Baker and Brother-in-Law Jim Vazquez of Binghamton, NY as well as her nieces and nephews; Yvonne, Terry, Laurie, Steve, Jerry, Beth and Tina.

She was predeceased by her son Rusty David Patterson and daughter Katrina Pearl Patterson. Her sister Sally (Baker) Vazquez and her alma gemela Jaime Rodriguez-Tellez M.D.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held September 26, 2023 at 10am at Regina Coeli Roman Catholic Church, 2 Harvey St, Hyde Park, NY including Livestream services.

Internment will take place at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery at the convenience of her family.

As per her wishes in lieu of flowers kindly donate to the Jaime Rodriguez-Tellez M.D. Scholarship Fund, c/o Mid Hudson Psychiatric Society (MHPS), 141 Van Wagner Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.