Dailon Patnode Obituary (1931 - 2023)

Dailon Patnode of Malone, NY passed on March 17, 2023 surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Churubusco on November 17, 1931, he was the son of Napoleon and Mamie Durkee Patnode. His parents predeceased him as well as two sisters, Luella Patnode and Joyce Wemette and a brother Lyle Patnode, along with a daughter-in-law Carol Patnode. Mr. Patnode graduated from Franklin Academy in 1951 and soon after graduation was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served on active duty in Korea and was discharged as Sergeant. Upon returning home, he worked for the A & P Tea Co. for eight years. In 1958 he started work at Reynolds Metals Co. and retired after 31 years. On December 26, 1959, he married the former Karen Henderson at St. Joseph's Church in Malone. Mr. Patnode was active in the community having served on the school board for many years, also serving on the Village Board for many years as well and was the treasurer of the Franklin County Community Housing Council for quite some time. Mr. Patnode was a past member of the American Legion, the Moose Club and the Elks Club. Along with his loving wife of 63 years surviving are 3 sons Dale of Malone, Kevin and Tina of Michigan and Randy and Tammy of Westville, along with 8 grandsons, 4 granddaughters, 9 great-grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews. At. Mr. Patnode's request, there are no calling hours. There will be a burial at a future date to be determined by his loving family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the North Country.