Leroy Franklin Patterson
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Ed Thorne
January 14, 2024
I grew up with Leroy a great person and mentor to many kids growing in the Williams Park (Newbury Park) in the 60's. Park Directorm at gthe time was Bouncy Searway, another good person and mentoer of Kids in the 60"s I will always cherish Having grown up in this era with friends Leory, Hal and Gary Chammack, Ed Okie, and all the King family, as well as other kids who hung out at the park. Leroy, Hal,Ed and often played cards at the park and Leory's house. His mother and sister would be in the kitchen laughing at us hagleing with each other as we played. I knew Leory's ex wife and children. Great times and a great person to have grown up with, a tremendous athelete. We playd alot of basketball games at the park court, tennis also. RIP my dearest friend and condolences to his children
Rose Doucette
January 30, 2012
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. I knew of Leroy at UMO. I worked there for 22 years, but the experience I had was when we held Maine Special Olympics at the college in the summertime. The athletes really loved him and always crowded around Leroy. I NEVER have seen anyone so happy as Leroy was. I always told people when they asked me how come someone died. I always told them that God needed a very special puzzle piece and when it's time, he is going to get it. Leroy must have been that special piece cause I know that alot of people are going to miss his smiling face. RIP friend.
julianne foley
January 26, 2012
You will be missed dearly! You will, forever, be in our thoughts.
David Johnson
January 25, 2012
Leroy, I just wanted to say sleep well my brother because you will awake one day. GOD will look after you as you take this long rest. I met you about 31 years ago as a kid a U maine I was only 19 and you said stay out of trouble because I know how you city boys are. We have always been great friends and I enjoyed officiating with you over the years. Sleep well my friend and make sure you keep an eye on me. Love ya DJ
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Smart family
January 25, 2012
My condolences to Mr. Patterson's family & friends; I did not know him personally but he officiated a lot of my daughter's and son's games through the years and I have always found him to very fair; would answer questions and was very good with the kids - he will be missed on the court and fields! God Bless
UMaine Hockey Fan.
January 25, 2012
Gonna miss your bright smile greeting fans.
January 25, 2012
R.I.P Mr. Patterson
Donnie and Angie Glidden
January 25, 2012
Our deepest sympathy.
Facilities Management U.M.O
January 25, 2012
Rest in peace Sargent Patterson.
January 25, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
UMaine Athletic Dept.
January 25, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 24, 2012
Erica and family, so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you as well as my sympathy. Remember, he will always be in your hearts.
Lisa Shaffer
Dan Curtis
January 24, 2012
I never got to know Leroy well but each time we met he was always the nicest to come across. Ronnie , Erica, & family I greatly send my regards best wishes and hopes to you all. Ronnie keep your head up hope to see you soon.
Bill Juilli
January 23, 2012
I remember being a young baseball umpire and working with Leroy, he always had a smile on his face and was a great mentor. I will miss him .Rest in peace my friend
Garry HIggins
January 23, 2012
Leroy, when I started as a young officer in the mid 80's in Orono, I always loved being around you at UMPD. We all had lots of fun back then. We will all miss you greatly. Ronnie, keep up the good work!
Kimberly Hickson
January 23, 2012
My thoughts & prayers go out to Leroy's family. I am so sorry to hear about Leroy. Leroy was one in a million. Leroy will all have a special place in my heart.
January 23, 2012
My condolences to the Patterson family. Leroy will be greatly missed.
Steve Gotlieb
January 23, 2012
What do you say about a man who has touched so many lives by just his smile. I met Leroy when we were kids growing up in Bangor. He was the first black person I'd ever met and he was so far ahead of the times when it came to race relations in a time of bigotry. He stood tall among men, not because of his height, but because of his class. He was a gentleman all his life and I'll remember him for that. We took different paths though I spent a lifetime in Criminal Justice, but I never forgot him. God speed, Leroy. You made your mark and few of us can claim that honor.
Cheri Volta
January 23, 2012
Officer Patterson was on my very first ambulance call as a brand new EMS member. Throughout my career at the University, he was always there to offer a helping hand and a kind smile. Very nice man who will be greatly missed.
Jessica Mushrow
January 23, 2012
My thought & prayers are with your family during this difficult time!
Pat Culumovic
January 22, 2012
To the Patterson Family,
I graduated from John Bapst in 1985 and played American Legion baseball with the Bangor Comrades for 4 years. I'm sure I played in close to 100 games that he umpired. I always was happy to see Leroy working the game as I knew it would be called professionally and I would have a great conversation with him during the game as most of the time I was catching. I ended up playing baseball at the University of Vermont after my graduation from Bapst. When we played Maine, Leroy was The first to meet me after coming out of the locker room and entering the gate at Mahaney Diamond. This was one of this "work" details as part of the UMPD. With a smile on his face, he shook my hand, slapped me on the back and wished me good luck. I will always remember him with a smile on my face. My condolences to the entire family.
January 22, 2012
You will be truly missed,! I will truly miss playing cards at Geaghan's! If it wasn't for us playing cards at Geaghan s, I would never had met all you, all of his awesome kids. If it wasn't for everything he told me, and you as well, we wouldn't be the people we are now. We have been thru so much together, each and everyone of you, that i am proud to say that he will be missed so much! I love you dearly, stay positive, call me if you need to talk, anytime. Take care, all of you!!
Sandra Noyes
January 22, 2012
My condolences to the Patterson family...Leroy was my classmate at BHS......and so loved then as he is now....RIP my fellow classmate...
MILDRED YOUNG
January 22, 2012
RIP MILDRED (MCCARTY) YOUNG
Kathy Gorham & family
January 22, 2012
To the Weston and Patterson families: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. I met Leroy through my lifelong friend Tina. I will always remember his sense of humor, his huge smile and long talks about life in general. Ryan you posses so many of the same wonderful qualities that will take you far in this life as you continue to make your family proud.
Nonni Daly
January 21, 2012
Leroy was a great police officer and a true gentleman, never losing that quiet smile and the twinkle in his eye that let you know you weren't fooling him one bit! The world is a less good place with his passing and he will be greatly missed!
LeRoy and Ryan, 2007
January 21, 2012
Larry T. Doughty
January 21, 2012
My condolences to Leroy's family. He certainly was a fixture in this entire area.
January 21, 2012
so sorry to hear about leroy. my thoughts and prayers are with you. love sherry arbo
John Heuer, Bapst '66
January 21, 2012
Leroy was the true definition of a MAN! He always, always had the last laugh, last comment or last story that topped all the ones before. I am proud to have been his friend, but only wish it could have been for a longer time!
melissa boober
January 21, 2012
dear the patterson family we are so sorry about your dad&father&friend i went to shcool with leroy jr and ericie i am so sorry about your dad passing he was the best dad any one could have and a true friend.when me and my sister was growing up and we had to talk he was there and i went to shcool with leroy jr and he was my dear friend i am so sorry love and rip mr patterson.
Ed Thorne
January 21, 2012
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Leory....!
I was fortunate to meet Leory at age eleven. This was at Newbury Park. He, Hal Cammack, Ed Okie and myself spent many days tgether playing Hearts at his house on Frasier St. where his Mom and sister Norma would look on, watching with great delight, as we joshed each other during these card battles. Other times we could be found at Newbury Park, or Zaka Ceaser's Mkt. playing cribbage.
Our world at that time revolved around Newbury Park playing sports and frolicing in the surrounding neighborhood as best friends. What great days of innoncence and joy those where...! To anyone who spent days of growing up during those early sixties years; I'm sure they would wholeheartedly agree...!
I could recount many stories of Leory and those happy days we all spent together, but the space here is limited.
What I will say is that those friendships and memories have lasted a lifetime. What is sad to me is that due to the stress of lifes trials and tribulations, that we lose that close and intimate relationships we shared then, but never the bonded friendships we knew.
I had the oppurtinity to visit with Leory twice during his resent stay in the hospital. Our conversations would always go back to our antics of days past, and what great experiences we shared together.
Leory was an icon in sports, but more so as a friend...! His legacy is his family and numerous friends He made during his life's journey. I feel fortunate, proud, and honored to be among those on that list...! I love Leory Patterson...!!!!!!!
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Martha Arnold
January 21, 2012
I first met Leroy as a referee for my sister's middle school basketball games, and remember that he was one of the fairest- he'd even call against Erica for too long in the paint! Later, at UM, it was always nice to see his smiling face around campus- it was sad to hear of his passing.
Rebecca Hillborn
January 20, 2012
I was so saddened to hear of his passing. Such a sweet man. Please accept my sincere condolences to your family. (class of 1989)
January 20, 2012
Ronnie and family,
Sorry for your loss. I visited U of M a few years ago and your father was still a legend there. Ronnie - I took you to meet Carl Yastremzski a long time ago! Take care. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Golda Michelson
January 20, 2012
My condolences to your family....I graduated BHS in 1965 and remember him as this fabulous athlete at BHS and Garland St Junior High! He was a joy to watch.
January 20, 2012
Leroy Jr and Ronnie and the rest of the family,
Bangor has lost a wonderful man full of kindness and smile. I have known Leroy for some 35 plus years and when ever our paths would cross we would pick right up where we left off. He was always there with a kind word and a generous smile. In fact he was there for everyone. May God bless you all. Rev. Carl Schreiber
John (Moppsy) Davis
January 20, 2012
To: Leroy's family.
Please accept my sincere condolences. RIP my old friend.
Lindsay Taylor
January 20, 2012
Sorry to hear of his passing. He was a sweet sweet man! May he rest in peace now.
Yvette Williams
January 20, 2012
Uncle Leroy, I know you're in heaven playing spades and hearts, with Aunt Cathy, Aunt Mable, and Grammy :) Take it easy on them now, everyone knows you are the champion. I love you and I will always carry you in my heart. Rest in peace, my favorite Uncle.
Sheldon Strout
January 20, 2012
The Lord needed A really great true and honest referee you will be deeply missed it was an honor to know you. Condolences to the Pattersons.
Larry & Sandy Hall
January 20, 2012
Our sincere condolences go out to the entire family for their loss at this time.I knew him from all those years he worked at the University.He will be missed.
Ryan Taylor
January 20, 2012
WE will miss your visits to the athletic training room and sidelines at UMaine. A wonderful man who made us all smile. Thanks for your smile and support to our community. Rest in Peace.
mitzi rogers
January 20, 2012
May you find comfort in the memories of your dad during this difficult time.I will miss seeing him at TJMAXX as he was a regular shopper there he allways had a big smile for all of us there at the store I will miss him.
mitzi rogers and the
TJmaxx crew
Art and Val Webster
January 20, 2012
My husband graduated from Bangor High School with Leroy. I have heard many stories over the years of Leroy's accomplishments in sports. He was a legend. Everytime we ran into Leroy, they would always talk and chat. Leroy had a fabulous smile and such a sweet and caring personality. You will be missed.
Linda Dwelley
January 20, 2012
Rest in peace my Dear Friend ? Leroy and myself came from one of the best neighborhood in the city .My family lived right across the street from the Patterson family.What great memories we all had growing up to many to mention we were all one big family and we lost one of the best ! Linda(McHugh)Dwelley
Marlene Charron
January 20, 2012
I have such nice memories of Leroy during my 20 years at UMaine. Rescuing me when I got locked out of my office "again", making sure I was okay and that he was just glad to see me again. A strong man who acted with dignity and compassion. Sending my condolences to Cindy and his family.
January 20, 2012
To Cindy and the children of Leroy,
Our sympathies to you all. The many condolences here reflect the love and respect that so many in Bangor and at the University of Maine felt for Leroy. We are keeping you - and Leroy - in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Carol Toner
January 20, 2012
Leroy was a great friend. I first met him at the YMCA . He gave me tips back then on basketball. And then when I came to work at UMaine he was a guide to me again. I thank you Leroy for all your pointers and your friendship. You will be missed.
John Trainor
January 20, 2012
Leroy was a great friend. I first met him at the YMCA . He gave me tips back then on basketball. And then when I came to work at UMaine he was a guide to me again. I thank you Leroy for all your pointers and your friendship. You will be missed.
Mikel Cochran
January 20, 2012
God bless ur family in this time of saddness... May u all be filled with love and the good memorys of ur loved ones amazing life and his legacy that has been left behind after his couragies battle.. Rip Mr.Patterson.
January 20, 2012
I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Leroy Patterson. I was fortunate to have been a vice president at UMaine for a thirteen year period where I had the great privilege of supervising the Police Department of which Leroy was a superb officer. He always treated people with the greatest decency and respect and I thought of him as my good friend. Rest well my friend, you have earned a special place in heaven.
Your friend, Tom Aceto
Alice Lewis
January 20, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Leroy's passing. I still remember the first day I met him when I first began my career at UMPD. His friendly presence helped ease my nervousness. He was a lot of fun to work with over the years. I always respected his integrity, and have many wonderful memories of him. My condolences go to Leroy's family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Vince Ciampi
January 20, 2012
Dear Ryan and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ryan, you are a true credit to your Dad! God Bless...
Much Love,
Vince Ciampi, Anne-Marie, Vinnie and Matty
Ronnie Patterson
January 20, 2012
Thank all of you for the wonderful stories. I can't read enough of them. Please keep them coming. My Dad was my best friend as well as my father. His last days were filled with love, family, and jokes. During his years, I have struggled with alcohol and he never stopped beleiving in me! He was there as a father and friend. He never had a negative word to say about my troubles. As a matter of fact, he never had a negative word about anyone. He lived life through sports. Reffing games brought him back to the youth he so dominated at. He enjoyed watching kids play sports. He also enjoyed talking "junk" in spades. Always the most competitive person you'd ever meet. He was a young 68. He enjoyed working at UMO. If you call working all the hockey games, football and baseball games WORK, for him! lol! He so enjoyed working there for 33 years and told me countless stories at his favorite bar, Geaghans! I've been sober now for almost 2 years. That was something I needed to do when he was diagnosed with Cancer. I figured if I could be half the person he was, Id be alright. I'm glad he got to see me so happy and healthy before his passing. From my brothers; Leroy, Ryan and my twin sister Erica, we cant say thank you enough for all the condolences and people who have reached out to me and my family. Thank You! He will be missed! Keep your stories coming, please. We enjoy them!
John Curry
January 20, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. All of us that had the privilege to umpire a baseball game with Leroy know that he was one of the best. He also was one of the best teachers for our board and for young baseball players. He was a true gentleman and friend.
John Curry, Eastern Maine Baseball Umpire Association
Steve and Melissa Grindle
January 20, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Know that he is in a better place now and that God must have needed him. May he rest in peace.
John and Marcia Diamond
January 20, 2012
Leroy was a good friend and colleague at UMaine. Our sincere condolences to his entire family, especially to Ryan, whom we got to know very well over the years.
John, Marcia, Johnny, and Sarah
Renee Wellman
January 20, 2012
My deepest sympathies. Leroy was a caring officer and a wonderful man. He could always put everyone at ease. May he have a peaceful rest and your memories bring you comfort.
January 20, 2012
Sorry for your loss...we are thinking of you...deepest sympathy..Sharon and Roland
Michael Grunko
January 20, 2012
I am so sorry to hear that Leroy has passed. When I was a kid we lived around the corner from his family. His sisters Cathy and Norma baby-sat for my sister Lenore and me.
I am happy to hear that he was a success in the sum total of his life, with kids, grandkids and people around him that carried him in their hearts.
I was one of the lucky ones (BHS 1964) who got to see him play, and win, in high school. He was so good. Those games were so great!
In the 50's and early 60's, in a community as white as Bangor, diversity had more to do with conflicts between Irish, French Canadians and occasionally Jews (my tribe). As I recall, his dad worked as a custodian in the train station (remember those). I learned a lot from my contact with the Patterson family. Their dignity and caring gave a lie to the prejudice that surrounded us.
Ty and Angela Robinson
January 20, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Ronnie is like a brother to me. Your father was a great man and will be sadly missed. You are our hearts and prayers.
Dottie
January 20, 2012
I met Leroy when I was a little girl. He was a terrific person. so sorry to learn of his passing. Heaven must have needed an angel.
Rana Brace
January 20, 2012
My prayers go out to the family. I really enjoyed working with him at the University. He always knew how to make me smile, he was a kind man. He will be missed.
Brian and Linda Parks
January 20, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
DENISE PEHRSON
January 20, 2012
A GOOD MAN TAKEN TOO SOON. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND OF MY FATHER DENNIS PEHRSON. ALSO MY BROTHER DENNIS JR HAD WORKED WITH SOME OF HIS CHILDREN.I WILL NEVER FOERGET THE DAY WE MOVED MY SON INTO HIS FRESHMEN DORM AT UMO LEROY SAW MY FATHER GAVE HIM A BIG HUG HANDSHAKE AND SAID "YOUR TOO YOUNG TO BE HERE" WITH THAT BIG SMILE THAT WAS ALWAYS ON HIS FACE. HE HAD ALSO REFERRED MY SON'S BASKETBALL GAMES WHEN HE WAS IN GRADE SCHOOL. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THERE'S NOT ENOUGH WORDS TO DESCRIBE WHAT AN AMAZING MAN HE WAS. DENNIS SR, DENNIS JR, AND DENISE PEHRSON
Willie Furge
January 20, 2012
To Leroy's family, Sorry to hear of Leroy's passing.As one of Leroy's classmates,I'm glad I had the priveledge of knowing him. Not only was he a great athelete but a kind gentleman and friend.It was great to have a chat with him at ball games at UMO from time to time. May the God of all comfort be with you all through this most difficult time.
Pip Carlisle
January 20, 2012
I was 8 and Leroy was 12 when I joined Rotary East in the Bangor Little League way back when. He blasted two home runs for us on opening day, with the ball still going up as it went over the fence at Taylor Field. He repeated the performance in our next game. I also remember Leroy as not just a great basketball player at BHS, but was an entertainer as well. I have an unerasable of memeory of him arguing with a ref on the court at Bangor auditorium, holding the ball under his arm, which he was going to keep, and did, until the ref explained to him the reasoning behind what Leroy felt was an incredulous call. Leroy was always a gentleman and warm whenever I bumped into him in later years, and I am saddened by his passing.
Mary Burton-Thompson
January 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. During my 27 years working at UMAINE, Leroy was always a kind, caring person who had a smile and a big HELLO how are you for everyone. Leroy will certainly be missed by many, as he was a very special gift to all of us.
matt schilmoeller
January 20, 2012
leroy was a great man and a great official in football and in basketball. my thoughts and prayers are with the patterson family
lorraine Muldoon
January 20, 2012
Leroy is going to be sadly missed, He was a great guy. We are from the old neighborhood Frazier st. Bangor. Tim Jr. and Mark Muldoon
Sydney and Larry Thorne
January 20, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss.Leroy was a wonderful man.He will be greatly missed.
January 20, 2012
Memories and time are great healers. We will cherish our memories of Patsy forever. What a great friend, co-worker and a true gentleman. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Laurie, Gregg and Adam Sproul
paul macleod
January 20, 2012
once in a great while , in our lives, we meet a great one.. Leroy was one of those.. a great athlete, a great person, the memories of playing with and against him when we were young are too long to even begin.. his smile and his warmth never wavered.. to all that knew him .. feel lucky you did. and to his family I'm sorry for your lose.. God Bless
Mary Ann & Brian Gerry
January 20, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Brad Walker
January 20, 2012
My sympathies to your family. I was a high school classmate to both Ronnie and Erica and while we weren't close friends, I was moved by this thoughtful remembrance of your Dad and want to say I'm sorry for your loss.
Marsha Elston
January 20, 2012
Leroy was the greatest Police officer at the University of Maine, I had many conversations with Leroy over the years at ball games hockey games he was a delight. He was a wonderful man.. My sympathy goes out to his wonderful partner Cindy Thomas and to his children. I know your memories will make you smile for all he has been to you over the years ... Every time I think of Leroy I will remember that wonderful smile, and kindness he had about him...
DENISE PEHRSON
January 20, 2012
A WONDERFUL MAN TAKEN TOO SOON. SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS. THERE AREN'T WORDS THAT CAN DESCRIBE WHAT AN AMAZING MAN HE WAS. HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND TO MY FATHER DENNIS.I WILL NEVER FORGET THE DAY I MOVED MY SON INTO HIS FRESHMAN DORM AT UMO LEROY WAS DIRECTING TRAFFIC AND HE GAVE MY DAD A BIG HANDSHAKE AND SAID YOUR TOO YOUNG TO BE MOVING HERE AND HE HAD HIS BIG SMILE AND LAUGH WITH MY FATHER. MY BROTHER DENNIS JR WORKED WITH SOME OF HIS CHILDREN. HE ALSO HAD REFERRED WHEN MY SON PLAYED BASKETBALL IN GRADE SCHOOL. AGAIN, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
DENNIS SR, DENNIS JR, AND DENISE PEHRSON
Robert Murray
January 20, 2012
Leroy will be sadly missed by me and my family. He was a great friend. We grew up in the same area and went to school together as long as I can remember. We loved to play tennis together even though he always beat me.And the times we played touch football at New Berry Park. Even then he was very competitive. Those were the good old days. From my whole family he will always be in our hearts.
January 20, 2012
Dear Patterson family
I worked with Leroy at the University PD a long time ago. Leroy was one of the nicest person to work with. He always had a smile. My prayers go out to you all.
Cyr Martin Jr
Chief of Police
Town of Ashland
Dan Stewart
January 20, 2012
I can remember Leroy's smile every time I saw him as a student and later when I had the opportunity to work with him at UMPD. He was always upbeat and a pleasure to work with. When Leroy got to retire I hoped he would enjoy his well deserved rest. But, as he had in law enforcement he found a new issue to deal with. I know Leroy will be looking down cheering on Maine sports. Rest in Peace Leroy, and as for Leroy's family, just think of all the people that Leroy touched during his life. He is truly blessed to have so many friends.
Beverly Talbot Scott
January 20, 2012
My deepest sympathy for your great loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. Leroy was a wonderful cousin & friend, & will be greatly missed.
Patrick Blake
January 20, 2012
My condolences to Leroy's family. I remember him fondly. He will be missed.
Belinda Wing
January 20, 2012
Ryan, So sorry to here of Leorys passing. He was the nicest man always had a great big smile. You made him one proud Dad. Hold on to all your wonderful memories. Love Dan, Belinda, Tim, Rick and Olivia Wing
Frank McGillicuddy
January 20, 2012
Rest in Peace Leroy.
Matthew Vachon
January 20, 2012
An absolute titan of the Bangor area and community. This is a huge loss.
January 20, 2012
To Family, please acccept my sincere sympathy with Leroy's passing. Leroy was a great athlete and I enjoyed playing various sports with him at Bangor High School. He was a friend. In my opinion, he was the best all-around athlete that ever gratuated from Bangor High School. Bruce Doughty
Tracy
January 20, 2012
I really enjoyed having Leroy as a basketball referee and baseball umpire. I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many.
Carol Quimby
January 20, 2012
My condolences to the family. With a smile, I remember Mr Patterson stopping into Colvin Hall to check on us and share a late night cup of coffee. He was always so pleasant and kind. A candle has gone out in the world, but there's a new star in the sky.
January 20, 2012
RIP Leroy. LJR class of 63 John Bapst HS
Adam Glidden
January 20, 2012
I met Leroy my 2nd grade yr. His son Ronnie invited me over for supper. Mr. Patterson made me feel so welcome in his home that for about the next ten years I spent a great deal of time there. Even though on a few occasions he probably should have, he never once asked me to leave. Mr. Patterson was humble yet commanding, a man of great integrity. He was also a man with a great jump shot, even though I was to young to witness Leroy's feats as a young athlete, I was lucky enough play some pig with him in the park and what I remember the most was that he never missed a shot. Mr. Patterson touched so many lives in this community from the countless students he came in contact with at the University of Maine, to all the kids in the Bangor area who grew up playing youth sports and so many others. Thanks for the many years of memories. To Ronnie, Leroy, Erica and Ryan, my deepest sympathies.
Rocky Robichaud
January 20, 2012
Leroy was a great person. He will be missed by many.
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