PATTERSON, EVERETT WHITFIELD - Everett Patterson died on January 14, 2012 at Pine Grove Nursing Home. He was predeceased by his wife, Barbara, in 2008. The son of Stephen W. and Jen (Toner) Patterson, he was born on April 20, 1912 and spent his entire life in Fredericton. He is survived by three sons: Stephen (Linda), Rodney (Sharyn), and Christopher, all of Fredericton, and by four grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, George, in 2003. Everett was a lifetime member of Christ Church Parish Church (St. Anne’s) and he and his wife were active members of the Couples’ Club. For twenty-five years, until his retirement in 1977, he was a civilian employee at the RCMP divisional headquarters on Woodstock Road. He loved woodworking, and spent many hours turning bowls and plates on his own lathe. An active athlete in his younger years, he played softball for a number of local teams and enjoyed swimming and boating. He was among the few competitive rowers on the St. John River in the 1930s and continued throughout his life to take a great interest in the recreational use of the river. In his later years, he loved walking for exercise, which he continued to do well into his nineties at Willie O’Ree Place and the various malls. He celebrated his 100th Christmas at Pine Grove where the staff had provided him with comfortable surroundings and exceptional care for the past two years. He was three months short of his 100th birthday when he died peacefully.
There will be no visitation by request. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 2:00 pm, at Christ Church (Parish) Church on Westmorland Street. The service will be conducted by The Rev. Anthony Kwaw assisted by The Rev. Joyce Perry. Interment will take place at a later date in the Fredericton Rural Extension Cemetery. The family has requested no flowers, but those who wish may donate to the Christ Church (Parish) Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to McAdam’s Funeral Home (458-9170) and online condolences can be made at www.mcadamsfh.com