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Ada Patterson Obituary

Ada Webb Patterson, formerly of Eldersburg, MD, died peacefully in her sleep in Newnan, Georgia, on July 12, 2021. Ada was born 75 years ago in Havre de Grace, MD. She is predeceased by her husband, William H. Patterson, and her parents, Bert and Eleanor Webb. Ada enjoyed a successful career in property management as a former vice president of Wallace H Campbell & Co. When she retired from that job, she worked in new home sales. Later, she was employed at Summerville at Westminster Assisted Living and at Fairhaven Retirement Community in Carroll County, MD. Ada loved traveling, theater, cooking, bridge, her family and friends (whom she called "her treasures") and her much cherished dogs. Her greatest gift was the gift of laughter. She sprinkled it like fairy dust on everyone she encountered. Her gregarious, charming nature, and her unique ability to brighten the lives of others will be missed by all who were privileged to have known her.

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Published by Carroll County Times on Jul. 23, 2021.

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Joie Debold

July 27, 2021

Ada, you will be so missed! You were a pleasure to be around and an honor to know you! My condolences to family!

Sherry Reed

July 27, 2021

Ada made my morning at Fairhaven! She would walk into work, "It's another beautiful day in paradise."

Kim Glazier, Co-worker at Fairhaven

July 27, 2021

My condolences to the family. I enjoyed Ada's sense of humor at work. She provided care for a lot of residents at Fairhaven on their daily travels. Now may your travel, Ada, be peaceful. Kim

Sarah Sraver

July 25, 2021

The longer I live, the more I realize how a sense of humor can really carry you through. Miss Ada always made me laugh! She and Mr. Bill bought my father's childhood home and was a long-time friend of our family, particularly my grandmother, Dorothy. I still remember as a child when my mother, grandmother, and Miss Ada were in the kitchen . . . peeling, coring, and stewing apples together. Christmas cookie exchanges, having "tea time". . . . I remember visiting her after her stroke and the strong recovery she made. And I remember her hosting my beautiful bridal shower! She was so full of life and laughter that it's hard to believe she is gone. We miss you, Miss Ada. May your soul rest in peace.

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