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Troy - Patricia A. Doscher Reed, 88, died Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Van Rensselaer Manor after a long illness.
Born in Troy, she was daughter of the late Charles Doscher and Lillian Honsinger Doscher and wife of the late Francis A. Reed. She was raised in Troy, Stephentown, Glens Falls and in Brunswick for over 50 years.
Pat was a homemaker and loved to bake and spent time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her children, Arthur Elwell, Charles (Mary) Elwell and Robert (Denise) Elwell, Kelly Reed and Shane Reed; a daughter-in-law, Bridget Reed; 23 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and a great great grandson. She was predeceased by two sons, Robert Wilcox and Shawn Reed.
Relatives and friends may call at the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc. 276 Pawling Ave. Troy Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 10AM-12 Noon with a service at Noon.
Interment will be in Eagle Mills Cemetery Eagle Mills.
The family would like to thank B1 of the Van Rensselaer Manor for their care of Pat.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Patricia A. Reed to the Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17 Chicago, IL 60601 . We recommend using the brycefuneralhome.com website to share or send condolences, light a candle, view videos or for service directions.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Patricia A. (Doscher) Reed, please visit our floral store.
Alzheimer's Association
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