Patricia A. Dallas

Patricia A. Dallas, 92, resident of Peterborough NH, died on October 20, 2026, at the Monadnock Community Hospital, after a period of declining health.

She was born on October 20, 1934, in Greenfield, MA, a daughter of the late George and Loretta (Riel) Dallas. Pat was predeceased by sisters Elizabeth, (Betty), Judith (Judy), and Margaret, (Peggy). Pat attended school through high school in Greenfield, MA, graduating in 1952. She then attended college at University of MassachusettsAmherst, graduating in 1956. Later she attended graduate school.

While at UMass, she joined a weekly Bible study group that helped her grow in her faith. Members of that group have stayed in touch for the 70 years since.

Pat moved to Hyde Park, NY and was a guidance counselor and social worker at the Kingston Junior High School for many years.

While living there, Pat was active in her church, the Reformed Church of Rhinebeck, a board member of the Rhinebeck Historical Society, and a volunteer at the Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce.

She loved RV-ing and, after retiring, owned her own “camper’ for years, traveling throughout the country with friends and family and alone.

Pat moved to The Glen at Hiland Meadows, a retirement community in Queensbury, NY where she lived independently.In January 2025 she moved to RiverMead, a life care community in Peterborough NH, for health care and to be closer to family members.

While in Queensbury, she enjoyed being part of the Argyle Presbyterian Church and appreciated visits from the pastor when she was unable to attend in person.

Pat was a life-long Red Sox fan. Her favorite blanket proudly said “Red Sox” in bold, bright Red Sox colors and was draped across her lap all the time she was in a wheelchair.

Pat loved each of her golden retriever companions, and she had a number of them.

Survivors include her nieces Kary Ostfeld and Shona Daley;her grandnieces Jessica Ostfeld, Brianna Wilson, Amelia Wilson and Kaye Daley; her nephews H.K. (Scot) Salmon and Dean Michelson; her grandnephews Grant Salmon, Seth Salmon, and Daniel Michelson; her first cousins Betty Cook, Ronald Dallas, Heather Dallas, and Bruce Dallas; and her brothers-in-law Richard Michelson and Herb “Chip” Salmon.

SERVICES: A graveside service will be held on November 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Colrain, West Branch Cemetery, 119-121 Foundry Village Road, Colrain, MA 01340 by the gravesite of the Dallas family.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Argyle Presbyterian Church, 48 Main Street, Argyle NY 12809.