RITLAW, PATRICIA LYNN, age 74 of Waterford, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. She was born on February 13, 1947 in Pontiac to parents Clarence and Marjorie Sage. Patricia enjoyed reading and vacationing in Traverse City. She was an exceptional mother and grandmother and she loved spending time with her family. Patricia is survived by her children: Deborah (Alan) Seybert, Kathy (Brian) Emory, Lisa (Steve) Ritlaw-Burrows, Greg (Edith) Ritlaw, Corey (Lori) Ritlaw, Richard Ritlaw, and Kristine Ritlaw; 25 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sister, Jean (Gerald) Nickerson; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both parents; husband, Walter T. Ritlaw, and eight siblings. A funeral service will take place at 11am on Monday, February 14, 2022 at COATS FUNERAL HOME – WATERFORD. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 2-8pm. Interment at All Saints Cemetery. The family would like to give special thanks to the doctors and nurses at McLaren Oakland on the COVID ICU floor, and to Father Mike, for their continued care and comfort for Patricia. Those desiring may make a memorial contribution to your favorite local animal shelter in honor of Patricia.