RIP, Patricia Buckley

Patricia Taylor Buckley, wife of conservative icon William F. Buckley, Jr., passed away yesterday after a long illness.

Bob Leibowitz wrote a moving tribute to who he calls the “den mother” of the conservative movement here. Sounds like a remarkable lady.

Women’s Wear Daily has a nice write-up about Mrs. Buckley, too.

Thoughts and prayers are with the Buckley family at this time.

Update: Captain Ed remembers Mrs. Buckley, and also passes along a note about The Anchoress, who is battling a chronic illness right now. My thoughts and prayers are with her as well.