Obituary of Patricia D. Chivers

Patricia Dolan Chivers, of Binghamton, NY, died Saturday morning July 11, 2015 in her home, surrounded by her family, which she lovingly cared for throughout her life. She was 73 years old. Patricia was the daughter of R. John and Eileen D. Dolan, who both predeceased her, and the wife of James L. Chivers, her husband of 54 years. She was the mother of four children, Catherine Metcalf (Thomas), Christopher (Suzanne Keating), Matthew (Dawn) and David Michael, who also predeceased her, and the grandmother of nine grandchildren, Peter and Kara Metcalf, and Jack, Mick, Conor, Elizabeth, Megan, Willie and Joe Chivers. She is also survived by her sisters, Colleen Dolan Dempsey (Thomas, who predeceased her) and JoAnn Dolan, and many nephews, nieces and cousins. She graduated from Binghamton Central High School and Attended Centenary College. She served on the board, including as president of the Family & Children's Society. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Binghamton. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Highland Avenue, Binghamton Tuesday at 12 Noon. Burial will be in Holy Name of Mary Cemetery, Montrose, Pa. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton Monday From 3-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Family & Children's Society, 257 Main Street, Binghamton, NY 13905.