Clare Patterson

1937-2010

Clare Patterson
Ontario / Glace Bay

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Clare Patterson on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at the Ian Anderson House in Oakville in her 73rd year. Loving and devoted wife of 54 years to Ron. She will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her three children, Debbie, Beverly and Ron and son-in law, Bob. Proud Nana of Christopher, Michael and Justin. Survived by her dear sisters, Irene and her husband Earl, Millie and Gloria. Clare was formerly of McKay’s Corner, Glace Bay.

Clare was predeceased by her beloved parents John and Annie “Brown” Howley, brothers and sisters, Dan, Mary, Gerald and Anna.

Visitation for Clare will be held Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 from 6 pm to 9 pm in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St. Glace Bay. A Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Glace Bay. Fr. Leo Boone will be officiating. Reception to follow. Interment at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. In lieu of flowers and memory of Clare, donations may be made to The Ian Anderson House www.ianandersonhouse.ca
Online condolences to the family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca

Condolences

Ron, I'm so sorry about your Mom. I hope the time you spent with her and the support you gave her in her final days help to hold her memory close. Thinking of you, Leah

— Leah Clyburn

Sorry to hear of Clare's passing. Regards to Millie and Irene as well as yourself. Maybe you could give me a call if you get the chance. Thinking of you all, Betty

— Betty (MacKillop) Beaton

Hi Deb, it's Terry. You're so far away right now and I wish I could be there with you. Just know that you're here with me in my heart. God bless you and Bob, Chris and Mike, and your Dad and Ron & Bev.

— Terry Hubacheck

So sorry to hear of your loss she was a great lady she will be missed by all who & loved her Take Care & God Bless

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Mom and Nana...we will never forgot our time together at Ian Anderson House. We love you. xoxoxox

— Bev and Justin

Clare and I were bosom buddies as teenagers in McKay's Corner. We did everything together and I will always have fond memories of those times

— Ruth (Wilson) Dorais

Service Date

Wednesday, Sep 1, 2010