ROBERT
GIBBS PATTERSON
June
19, 1926 – February 18, 2014
On Tuesday, February 18, 2014,
Robert passed away at Deer Lodge Centre at the age of 87 years.
Robert is survived by his four children,
Donna Brown of Texas, Bruce (Lorraine) Patterson of Calgary, Cameron Patterson
of Virginia, and Allister Patterson of Winnipeg; four grandchildren, Andrea
Brown, Amber Brown, Blair Patterson, and Brett Patterson; brother Tome
Patterson of Comox; as well as other family and friends. He was predeceased by
his wife Norma and by his parents Thomas and Marie Patterson.
On June 19, 1926 Robert was born in Winnipeg,
and attended Gordon Bell High School. He joined the Merchant Navy as a Cadet
Officer in 1944, and served on the Rupert Park and the Okanagan Park. In 1949,
Robert started a radioman apprenticeship at the Manitoba Telephone System,
later promoted to a foreman and supervisor before retiring in 1983. He took a
great deal of pride in becoming a private pilot during the early 1950’s, and
serving as a Petty Officer in the Canadian Reserve during the late 1950’s.
Robert married Norma Rankine on June 26, 1954, and they were together for 58
years. Upon retirement Robert and Norma enjoyed traveling, visits from children
and grandchildren, and living in British Columbia and Alberta before returning
to Manitoba. Robert loved sailing and flying throughout his life, owning a
sailboat in Comox, BC, and being an active member of the flying community at
Milk River, AB.
In compliance with Robert’s wishes, no formal
Funeral Service will be held.
Our
family wish to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at Grace Hospital and the
Assiniboine Clinic for their excellent care over many years.
Wojcik’s Winnipeg Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of arrangements.
wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel
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