Robert Roy Patterson

Robert Roy "Bob" Patterson, aged 79, passed away on May 8, 2023 in Tavares, Florida, after a brief illness. Bob was born on October 1, 1943, in Rotterdam, New York to the late Amy Patterson and Harold "Pat" Patterson. He graduated from Draper High School in 1961 and attended the College of Forestry at Syracuse University. He finished his degree at Hudson Valley Community College in 1966 and then relocated to Massachusetts to start his career at Monsanto (later Solutia), where he also served in the U.S. Army Reserves as a medic. Bob married Cheryl Howe in 1967 and they made their home in Hampden, where they raised their two daughters.

After his retirement in 2000, Bob enjoyed traveling and had many memorable trips with his wife and family. He also enjoyed helping with projects, and volunteered in the renovation of his home church, Hampden Federated Community Church. Bob loved making people laugh, listening to music, and telling stories. He was also an avid outdoorsman (fishing, hunting, and gardening), and a member of the Newcomb Sportsmen's Club. Bob was always happiest spending time with family and friends amongst the beautiful lakes and mountains of his beloved Adirondacks.

Preceded in death by his parents as well as his older brothers, George, James, and Bernard Steuart, Bob will be missed by his wife of 56 years, his two daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer Parrack (John) and Jolene Fenske (Darren), four grandchildren (Rynn and Will Parrack, Laurel and Annaleigh Bingham), sister-in-law, Sue Steuart, as well as by many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A private memorial service will be celebrated in the Adirondacks later this year. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Adirondack Interpretive Center (VIC) in his memory. https://www.esf.edu/aic/support-aic.php