Daily Freeman (Kingston, NY)

Patricia (Manfro) Davenport, 87, of Lomontvill­e

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Patricia (Manfro) Davenport, 87, of Lomontvill­e, N.Y., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 30, 2017. She was born on Oct. 29, 1929 in Kingston, to the late Patrick and Dora (Elting) Manfro. Pat graduated from Kingston High School and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Plattsburg­h. She was a Home Economics teacher in both Glens Falls and Ellenville, N.Y., prior to starting her family.

Pat was married to Robert O. Davenport on June 27, 1953. They shared a life together on Davenport Farms, where Pat continued to foster her love and knowledge of home economics from her field of expertise, always ensuring that a gratifying and nutritious farm fresh meal was ready for family and guests. Pat was a lifetime member of the Stone Ridge Library. She was an active member of the Junior League of Kingston, Ulster County Garden Club of America and the Women’s Investment Club.

As an avid golfer, Pat was a longtime member of Wiltwyck Country Club, spending the summer enjoying both the competitiv­e and social aspects of the sport. Winters were for skiing with her family and friends at Highmount in the Catskills. Pat’s family has many fond memories of their wonderful ski vacations in the northeast. Pat also thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of flowers and the art of arranging them. Lovely arrangemen­ts could always be found in her home.

Pat’s true love was watching her family grow and expand over the years. Fondly referred to as Nana, she followed every grandchild’s passions, whether in their academic, athletic, religious, social or profession­al pursuits. Nana always showed sincere interest and pride in what they were doing, often traveling to their many games, shows, graduation­s, and special events. She was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmothe­r, and greatgrand­mother.

Pat is survived by her children, Lynn Kavookjian and her husband Haik of New Canaan, Conn., Robert K. Davenport and his wife Maria of Lomontvill­e, Maryanne Davenport of Lomontvill­e, Douglas P. Davenport and his wife Barbara of Lomontvill­e; as well as sixteen grandchild­ren and one greatgrand­daughter. They were all her pride and joy.

Pat is predecease­d by her husband Bob and her siblings, Anna Marie Bushnell and Patrick Manfro.

Entrusted to the care of Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, Kingston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 160 Broadway Kingston, N.Y., 12401 on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017, at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributi­ons may be made to the Stone Ridge Public Library, P.O. Box 188, Stone Ridge, N.Y., 12484.

To leave an expression of sympathy, please visit www.KeyserFune­ralService.com

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