Patricia A. Campbell of Chatham, passed away December 1, 2010, at the Whittier Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born April 29, 1938 in Ellenville, NY and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Grace Huppman Distle. She grew up and attended schools in Ellenville and upon graduation joined the U.S. Air Force.  Upon her discharge in 1957, Pat returned to Ellenville and went to work in a bank. She moved to Columbia County in 1959 and began to raise her family. She returned to work as the Deli Manager at the A&P in Hudson until an injury prevented her from continuing that type of work. Being at home, she became a talented and well known seamstress to many.  Pat enjoyed camping, baking and traveling having visited such places as Sweden, Denmark and Norway. She was a real people person enjoying family and friends. Pat had a terrific memory for facts, dates and names. She is survived by her husband Kenneth for exactly 36 years having passed on their anniversary, sons; Joseph (Pamela) Benziger, James (Debra) Benziger, Edward (Robin) Benziger, stepsons; Stephen Campbell and Don (Sharon) Campbell, grandchildren; Corey, Timothy, Joseph, Shane and Grace Benziger, step grandchildren; Burton and Brent Kendall. Family will receive friends Sunday December 5th from 4 to 7 pm at the French, Gifford, Preiter and Blasl funeral home, 25 Railroad Avenue, Chatham. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday December 6th in Saint James Church at 10am. Those who wish may contribute to either the Columbia Greene Humane Society or the Community Hospice of Columbia Greene, in Pat's memory. For directions or to send an online condolence, visit www.frenchblasl.com.