Obituary of Pamela J. DeGraw

Hello, please see below this is what we would like to have as the obituary, as well the photo attached. Please let us know if you need anything additional. Pamela "Pam" J. DeGraw, 77 of Goshen, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, June 5th, 2015. She was born on October 29th, 1937 on Governor's Island, NY to the late Henry and Helen Johnson. Pam is survived by her son Donald DeGraw, his wife Karen, step children Richard, Katrina Angela, their spouses and children. As well as her brothers Hank Johnson, his wife Toni, and Michael Johnson. Together with many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pam was predeceased by sisters Carol and Barbara, her first son Ronald, and mother-in-law Angelina Procaccio. Pam was a consummate, devoted loving mother, grandmother and friend having inspired and encouraged us all. Pam was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She loved to read, play different games as well the lottery - she always said you had to be in it to win it. She was excellent at bringing people together, putting others before herself, as well making sure family was most important. She always had a caring soul with compassion and a love for life. Pam spent of her life in Rockland County moving to the Hudson Valley after retiring from Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw. She enjoyed many different callings throughout her life, however the one she cherished the most was being a unit assistant caring for people and their families. Mom, thank you for giving us such a wonderful and fulfilled life, for always being there for us. you took a part of all of us with you and be truly missed & thought of each day. We love you, you were our everything. ~Leave footprints of love and kindness wherever you go~ The visitation is from 2pm to 4pm/6pm to 8pm on Wednesday, June 10th, 2015 at the Donovan Funeral Home, 82 South Church Street, Goshen, NY 10924 - (845-294-6422). To leave the family a personal condolence please visit www.donovanfunerals.com. .