One of the Corporal Works of Mercy is burying the dead. Since 1851, Saint Patrick Cemetery has been an instrument to fulfil this work of mercy in the McLean, Groton and Dryden areas. It is located on Gulf Hill Road, six tenths of a mile from the center of the village of McLean, Town of Groton, Tompkins County, NY.

According to The Centennial History of the Town of Dryden by Goodrich, the Roman Catholic Church was erected in 1851,  the site and that of the Catholic Cemetery near the Church was donated by Michael O'Byrne, his sister Catharine O'Byrne was the first burial.  There are no plots available at this cemetery at this time, but we continue to care for those who are buried there and to pray for them and their loved ones.

Even though the church dedicated to Saint Patrick is now a private home, the cemetery remains under the care of the Catholic Church and will always remain under its care. Its care is currently provided by Saint Anthony Church in Groton.