Patricia (Pat) E. Plant Temple, 85 years old, of Hamilton NJ, passed away peacefully in her home on May 23, 2024. Pat was predeceased by her life partner Richard (Kutch) Korchma, and her parents John Plant and Ellen (Franey) Plant. Pat is survived by her sister Dorthea Plant of Columbus, NJ. She is also survived by her three daughters and their families; Carol Bayzath of Hamilton, NJ, with her daughter Abigail Bayzath; Jennifer Zalescik of Lambertville, NJ, with her husband Andrew Zalescik and their three children Julianna Zalescik, Andrew Zalescik, and Aaron Zalescik; and Amy Smith of Hamilton, NJ, with her husband Brian Smith and their three children Kaylie Smith, Deklin Smith, and Sophie Smith. Pat was born on June 19, 1938 in Trenton, NJ. Pat spent her childhood in Lawrenceville, NJ, with her sister Dorthea Plant. After Pat graduated from Trenton High School, she trained at IBM to become a key punch operator where she later used these skills when working at Thermoid. She then went on to work as a book keeper at Mercer Spring where she met Richard Korchma. Pat enjoyed swimming, gardening, exploring the world via cruising, and using her artistic ability to color, paint, and decorate her home. She enjoyed playing Rummikub with her friends and caregiver Raffaella, spending Thursday afternoons sipping wine in the company of her neighbor Peggy, dining with the Golden Girls, cuddling with her beloved dog Little Bit, and laughing with her family. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 11 AM at Kingston & Kemp Funeral Home, 260 White Horse Ave., Hamilton, NJ (KingstonandKemp.com). Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, 1800 Hamilton Ave., Hamilton, NJ. Relatives and friends may visit on Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM and on Wednesday from 10 to 11 AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the nearby Hamilton Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 2100 Orlando Ave., Hamilton, NJ 08610, an organization Pat felt strongly about.