PATTERSON, ROBERT "BOB" DALE - 60, of Petitcodiac, passed away at the Moncton Hospital on August 4, 2009. Born in Petitcodiac, he was a son of the late Roy and Irene (Thorne) Patterson. Bob loved the outdoors: four-wheeling, hunting, etcHe enjoyed playing cards, and he had a passion for older cars. He worked at Sussex Engine Rebuilders. Bob is survived by his wife and best friend of 27 years, Dianne Patterson (nee Keith); his sons, Derek and Julian, both at home; his brother, Raymond Patterson (Ann) of Intervale; his sisters: Linda Marshall of Kitchener, ON, Lois Patterson of Oakville, ON. Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by his sister, Betty Rhyno. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm in Armstrong's Funeral Home; a funeral service will be held on Friday at 2 pm in the Petitcodiac Baptist Church with Rev. Gordon Cook presiding. Interment will be held in Maplewood Cemetery. Donations to the Petitcodiac Baptist Church or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available at: www.armstrongsfh.com