LAWTON, Patricia (Riefel), 93, of North Collins NY, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021 in Eagle River Alaska, surrounded by family.  Loving wife of the late Donald S. Lawton.  Beloved mother of the late Stephen W. Lawton.   Mother-in-law of Catherine Lawton.  Grandmother of Matthew (Lindsey) Lawton and Melissa (Todd) Merrill.   Sister of Joyce (Richard) Boyd and the late Carol (Donald) Gebhardt.  Daughter of the late Ancel and Esther (Gallaway) Riefel.  Friends may call Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Wentland Funeral Home 10634 Main St. (Rt 62) North Collins NY where funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 am. The family will also be taking this time to remember her son Stephen, who departed on April 7, 2020.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Pat's name may be made to Schoolhouse 8 or the North Collins Food Pantry.