Patricia A. Collins

Painted Post – Patricia A. Collins passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 13, 2026.

Born in Cameron, New York, to the late Belva (Wright) and Gerald F. Clark, she was known to appreciate a change in scenery and moved between Bath, Hammondsport, and Florida, before settling in Painted Post in the last few years.

She graduated from Canisteo Central High School and went on to earn a Liberal Arts Degree from SUNY Corning Community College.

Patricia had a diverse portfolio working as a Village Trustee in Hammondsport, at the old Phillips Lighting Company, Taylor Winery, Keuka Family Practice, and Empire 9. She was a member of both the Hammondsport and Bath Volunteer Ambulance Corps and a member of the Red Hat Society.

She enjoyed quilting, applique, embroidery, along with hosting game nights playing cards, board games, or dominoes.

She is lovingly survived by her siblings Barb (Lynn) Neil, Janet States, and Larry Dickenson; children Marcia Drake and Terry (Tina) Learn; step-children Erin Collins and Craig (Trish) Collins; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and friends.

Patricia is predeceased by her above-mentioned parents and her loving husband, Kent Collins.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Patricia’s name to the Hammondsport Fire Department, P.O. Box 337, Hammondsport, New York, 14840.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Hammondsport, with Rev. Sheila Price officiating. There will be a luncheon to follow at the Hammondsport Fire Department.