It is with great sadness that the family of the late Paul Patten announces his passing at the Dr. Charles L Legrow Health Centre on August 31, 2015 at the age of 89 years. He was the son of the late Robert (Bobby) & Anne (nee Anderson) Patten. He was also predeceased by his wife Marcella, son-in-law George Ryan, brothers William, Lawrence, Hughie, Robert, and Michael, sister Susan and brother-in-law Bill Ryan. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his children Debbie (Gerald) Ryan-Vautier, Codroy, Joan (Francis) Ludee, St. Andrews, Ed Patten, Yellowknife NWT, Sandra (Roger) Hann, Codroy, Robert (Anita) Patten, Enfield NS, Glynn (Cheryl) Patten, Cole Harbour NS, Roseanne (Tom) O'Regan, Great Codroy, Paul (Carrie Lynn) Patten Codroy, Bradley (Mary) Patten, Clayton Park NS, 23 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, sisters Mary Ryan, O'Regan's and Alice McGrath, Ottawa ON, brother Angus (Theresa) Patten, Stafford ON, sisters-in-law Sylvia Morris and Alice Patten plus a circle of nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation took place on Wednesday, September 2 from 7-9PM at St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, Upper Ferry. Mass of Christian Burial took place on Thursday, September 3, 11 AM from St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Mount St. Thomas Roman Catholic Cemetery, Great Codroy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques. 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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