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Patrick Leigh Vaughn, age 57, formerly of Saranac Lake and currently of Sanford Michigan died on Tuesday June 23, 2026 at the Midland Hospital in Midland Michigan.
Patrick was born on June 18, 1969 in Rantoul, Illinois the son of Lionel William and Elizabeth Ann Vaughn.
Patrick attended and graduated from Saranac Lake High School. He had worked at the Uihlein Mercy Center in Lake Placid for many years until he moved away in 2004. He was an avid Star Trek fan and belonged to a Star Trek Club. He also was a member of the Civil Air Patrol in his teens. Patrick enjoyed singing to the radio and other places including at church. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree for many years.
He is survived by three brothers William Vaughn of Saranac Lake, James Vaughn and his wife Cathy of Massena, NY, and Joseph Vaughn of Sanford, Michigan and nieces and nephews Michael, Elizabeth, Brittany and Katie. He was preceded in death by his father and mother and sister-in-law Nancie Vaughn.
Calling hours will take place at the Fortune - Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake on July 14, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A funeral service will immediately follow at 6:00 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Martin Cline Officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery in Saranac Lake.
Friends wishing to remember Patrick may make memorial contributions to Tri-Lakes Humane Society in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their condolences and memories at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.
Fortune - Keough Funeral Home
Fortune - Keough Funeral Home
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