Hugh Pattinson Obituary

Name: Memorial Gathering for Hugh Pattinson
Location: Il Pavone

Hugh Minet Pattinson

Age 79, passed away on November 13, 2018 surrounded by many he loved. Born March 19, 1939 in Harron, Meddlesex, UK he transferred to New York and later San Francisco with Midland Bank plc to oversee their US operations, working his way up to Executive Vice President. After Midland closed down their US operations Hugh went on to start ICON Associates in San Francisco where he hired many of the displaced workers from Midland's shut-down.

He married Paula Griffen and had one daughter, Mary. Both are deceased. The Lewis family became his "adopted" family sharing special events, the kids school and sport accomplishments and holidays, and whom he resided with for several months until his death. He is survived by his brother, Michael, nephews Robin and Paul Pattinson and niece Blair Mills and their families, all residing in the UK.

Hugh was a devoted husband and father and although he suffered the loss of both Paula and Mary, he remained kind and caring, donating to many charities. Hugh preferred the one-on-one differences he could make in the lives of those who needed it, once flying a lonely man home to Vietnam to visit his family, funding a top education for a young man, and so much more. He loved high performance cars, deep sea fishing, going to Oakland A's and Raiders games and socializing with his friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Oakmont Memorial Park, 2099 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette, CA, followed by a luncheon reception at Il Pavone, 2291 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 15 to Nov. 18, 2018.

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April 4, 2019

Rest in Peace Hugh - you were a super cool guy and I'll always remember you fondly. -Steve Hallett

Anna Helle

December 21, 2018

I am just learning of Hugh's passing tonight, as I was verifying the zip code for his Christmas Card. The numbers in my address book were a bit smeared.
We are cousins to Hugh through marriage. My Mother(Carla McCray Jones, who has also passed) and Paula were first cousins. Our families enjoyed many times together while Mary was alive and after her passing, my Mother and Paula visited across country as often as they could. Hugh was extremely loved and his kind ways, quick wit, and story telling will not be forgotten....ever. My condolences to all who loved and cared for him. I wish to extend extra words of gratitude to the Lewis family as Hugh undoubtedly loved you as family! I'm not sure if the Lewis family will see this message, but I'd love to know where I can send a card. I only wish I had known of this in a more timely manor. Very saddened, as this is marking the passing of a wonderful generation that belonged to my Mom, Paula and Hugh. Peace to all and rest easy, Dear Hugh
Sincerely,
Anna Helle
(along with my brother, Andrew Jones and Dad, Al Jones)

Denis Pennington

November 19, 2018

Knowing Hugh for a relatively short period of time was a true honor. Anyone who meet Hugh just had to love the conversation. Always fully engaged and very knowledgeable about almost every subject. And his dry wit worked for me as well. His love of Family and adopted Family was unmistakable as got to know all of you very personally from Hugh.

I will sorely miss our chats and the great concern that he had for anything that was not right.

I am comforted that he is with his wife and daughter and will always have very good memories of Hugh we were privileged!

RIP my Friend,

Denis Pennington

Peter Butcher

November 17, 2018

Sad news.......I only really knew Hugh for about nine years in the eighties but I always enjoyed his generous spirit, warm hearted friendship, thoughtful opinions and far reaching wisdom. All of these attributes will be missed. I send my condolences to his U K and adopted family in the States. Rest in Peace dear friend. Peter

American Heart Association

November 16, 2018

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

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