SARATOGA SPRINGS - Patricia Mary Elizabeth Joyce Reeves passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010. She was 78.Born Sept. 21, 1932, in North Tarrytown, she grew up as the fifth child in a family of nine. When she was 16, Patty arrived in Saratoga Springs to visit for the summer and ended up becoming a permanent resident.She had been enjoying retirement from a three-decade-long career with the Internal Revenue Service.Patty was involved with the Friends of Grant's Cottage and worked diligently as a trustee to the Wilton Heritage Society. In addition, she was a master gardener, an avid birdwatcher, a librarian with her multitude of personal books and a self-proclaimed grammar teacher. But her greatest love was caring for her children and grandchildren.She was predeceased by her son, Roy Reeves of Saratoga Springs; and daughter-in-law, Lexie Reeves of Wilton. She is survived by three children, Joyce and John Strohl of Herndon, Va., Patricia and Wyatt Robinson of Rensselaer and John Reeves of Wilton; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be conducted at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 N. Broadway, 584-5373.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wilton Heritage Society, P.O. Box 2417, Wilton, NY 12831.Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.