Patricia Joanne Affleck unexpectedly passed away at the age of 81 on July 14, 2025. She was surrounded by the love of her dear husband and children as she entered her eternal home into the arms of her most beloved savior, Jesus Christ. Patricia was born October 21, 1943, in Johnson City, New York, daughter to the late John and Alice (Curry) McBride. She was the third-born in a family of six children. Patty, as she was affectionately known, was a joy and encouragement to all. Throughout life she carried an easy laugh and radiant smile, a beautiful singing voice and a love of music and dance. These qualities, paired with an ability to sense and respond to the needs of others in compassion and wisdom, made her a truly remarkable and beloved individual. Many considered her their "best friend." Perhaps her most steadfast trait was an unwavering faith in God nurtured each morning in quiet devotion and prayer. Pat was a devoted wife to her first husband, Rick Krissel, married August 22, 1964. Together, they had four children and built a successful business. Rick died suddenly on January 6, 1983. As a widow, Pat provided for her family's needs while working as a bank teller and was highly respected and valued by her employer and in her community. In 1985, while attending a Cub Scouts meeting with her youngest son, Pat met John A. Affleck, whom she eventually married. Together, they enjoyed 37 years of marriage and friendship while working to blend a family of seven children, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Death cannot sever their bond and deep love for each other, or diminish their many unforgettable shared experiences, accomplishments and memories. Pat devoted her life to family and to those in need. She had a special heart for young children. In the Binghamton, NY area, she served as a room mother, was involved in Scouting, worked as a grief counselor in the Primary Play therapy program in public schools, was a youth leader at church, and served as a Hospice volunteer for seven years. Professionally, Pat worked as Worship Leader in The Methodist Church and developed a successful gift basket company, Affleck's Baskets and More. She was on the Board of Directors for The Naturalist Club in Vestal, NY. In The Villages, Florida, she was involved in an after-school program and a prayer shawl ministry. Pat loved singing in a choir devoted to bringing joy to the elderly in nursing homes, and she organized and inspired many to deepen their faith through women's bible study. She was an avid quilter and lovingly made each grandchild a beautiful quilt upon their graduation from high school. Pat never stopped learning! She pursued lessons in piano, embroidery, clogging, ukulele, and exercise. At their homes in Vestal, New York and later in The Villages, Florida, John and Pat enjoyed bird watching, golf, antiquing, spending time with friends and family, and faithfully cheering on the Buffalo Bills and their beloved, but often beleaguered, New York Mets. They enjoyed summers at a family home on the Gaspé Peninsula, Quebec, which they lovingly restored together and where they hosted many a Spiedie shish kebab party with lively music and fun. They were a dynamic duo, always welcoming and up for discovery and adventure. Everyone cherished Pat's unrelenting optimism and inspirational guidance. She was always fully engaged in your story, and conversations ended with positivity and likely a good laugh. Pat's sense of humor was integral to her very being, sometimes off-beat, but always disarming and lovable. She challenged herself and others to tackle fears and triumph over them as she lived a life of continuous learning that energized everyone who knew her. She was a devoted counselor and a companion to those in her life, showing up with consistency and care, levity and seriousness, perceptiveness and prayer. To know her was to be blessed. Pat is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, John Affleck; her sons, Rich Krissel (Erica) and Matthew Krissel (Kara); two daughters, Kim Krissel (Jake) and Kelly Krissel Duong (Thi); one step-son, John Affleck, Jr. (Amanda); two step-daughters, Laural Affleck Oltmer (Bill) and Amy Affleck Meyer (Mark). Pat is survived by one sibling, her brother: Rick McBride. Her memory lives on in her grandchildren: Alexis & Rachel, Jana & Kelsey, Anna & Eliza, Alexander & Madeline, Addie; and in her great-grandchild: Daisy. She will be greatly missed by all. A celebration of Pat's life open to friends and family will be conducted at 11 AM on Saturday, September 13th at New Covenant United Methodist Church, 3470 Woodridge Drive, The Villages, Florida, 32162. The family would like to extend special thanks to the wonderful friends and neighbors who have helped in practical and prayerful ways over the past month. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Pat's name to: Florida United Methodist Children's Home: Residing Hope, https://residinghope.org/donate/ or Hospice Foundation of America: https://hospicefoundation.org/donate

In parting, Pat would have wanted you to be blessed by her favorite bible verse. Isaiah 40: 28-31 "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."