Photo courtesy of Byles Memorial Home - New London
New London, Connecticut
Nov 10, 1957 – Oct 8, 2019 (Age 61)
Groton- Gussie Patterson , 61 passed away, surrounded by her loving family at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London, CT on Tuesday October 8, 2019.
She was born on November 10, 1957, in Tallulah, LA, the daughter of Buster and Ruby Lee (Harris) Hardy.
Gussie was currently employed at Electric Boat as a workers compensation supervisor. She was also a long time member of the Historically Black College Alumni where she served as the treasurer. She joined the group in its first year of existence. She was responsible for us to obtain our IRS 501C3. She chaperoned the college tours, and she was key point of contact for the students and facilitated programs such as student orientation and seniors workshop. She had the unique ability to establish a personal relationship and remember every student by name. Gussie was also a member of St. John’s Christian Church in Groton.
She is survived by her son William Anthony Patterson, of Groton.
A funeral service will be held at St. John’s Christian Church, 346 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 11 a.m. A calling hour will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in New London.
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Vívian Tea Harris Rivas
November 10, 2020 | Las Vegas, NV | Sister
I am very sorry to just hear of Gussie's passing. She was a coworker of mine whom I thought very highly of. Rest in peace my friend.
Ellen Ellen Romyns
Ellen Romyns
October 30, 2019 | Oneco, CT | Coworker
Tony, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will miss your mom at all the cookouts and family gatherings she used to attend. she was such a sweet loving person with such a big heart. she is resting in the arms of the lord now.
Lisa Amado
Norwich
October 23, 2019
So very sorry that I never got to meet her in person. I started in May of 2019, visited her workspace and colleagues. The home going service was beautiful. A real testimony to who she was and the gifts she gave her family and community.
Wishing you peace and blessings,
Elicia Pegues Spearman
VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Elicia Pegues Spearman
October 21, 2019 | Groton, CT | Coworker
Gussie left a lasting memory the very first moment I met her. A flower who lost her bloom way too soon; however, it's been said that it's how you lived your life in the time you're here on earth that counts! Be proud!
Shirley Armstrong
October 19, 2019 | Rochester, NY | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Leona And Norman Collins
October 19, 2019 | New London, CT | Friend
Sorry to hear of Gussies passing. She was a ball of energy and someone you always enjoyed having a chat. She always had a twinkle in her eye. I know she is missed.
Scott Farley
October 18, 2019 | Salem, CT | Friend
Gussie was always a sweet person with the warmest smile that greeted every one. Prayers go out to Gussie's family and friends.
Doris Washington
October 18, 2019 | Cordova, TN | Classmate
So sorry to hear of Gussies passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. God Bless.
Michael Kelly
October 18, 2019 | Groton, CT
