The family announces with sorrow his death in Sturgeon Falls, Thursday March 22nd 2012, at the age of 71 years. Son of the late Clifford and Anna Patterson. Loving husband of Lillias (née Morrison) Patterson. Dear father of Thomas Johnstone (Muriel) of Sturgeon Falls, Michelle Patterson of Dundas and David Patterson of Waterdown. Also survived by his sister Mary O'Quinn (Ron) of Dundalk and brother-in-law Cameron Morrison of New Jersey, USA. Predeceased by his brothers Thomas Patterson and Edward Patterson (Eve of Hamilton). The family will receive friends at the Théorêt Bourgeois Funeral Home, Sturgeon Falls, Monday March 26th 2012 for funeral prayers in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. Donations to the Canadian Lung Association would be appreciated (cheque only).