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FREEMAN PATTERSON Obituary
Pat was born on Oct. 13, 1925, to Esther Gross and George Patterson in Belfast. He was raised by his beloved aunt, Irene Bickford, from the age of 3 months and called her Mom.
Pat served his country as a Marine stationed in the South Pacific during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. He worked for the city of Augusta for more than 20 years as a firefighter, retiring in 1979 with the rank of lieutenant. Never one to sit around, he then went to work for the Augusta Country Club and spent 22 years there.
When we think of Pat, a true American comes to mind. He loved helping others any way he could and spent his life serving others. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion in Augusta, and had been a member of the Elks and Fraternal Order of Eagles.
On June 24, 1989, he married his wife, Colleen (Berry) Leighton, and they made their home in Manchester. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Marc Patterson, of Atkinson, N.H.; his stepson, Rick Leighton, and companion Leslie, of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a sister, Ruth Grigalus, of Potomac, Md.; a brother-in-law, William Rodzen, of Winterport; and a cousin, Joyce Callahan, of Belgrade Lakes.
A graveside service will be at noon Monday, Oct. 22, at Memorial Chapel, Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mount Road, Augusta.
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Kaye Foster
October 13, 2024
Uncle Pat was married to my Auntie Edith when I was young. I´ll always remember his laugh. It echoed in that old Augusta home. Fond memories.
Is Marc okay?
Cathy and Jeff OConnor/VandenHeuvel
October 27, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. He was a good man and will sorely missed.
October 22, 2012
Marc,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He had the best laugh ever. My thoughts are with you and the rest of his family today.
take care of yourself,
cousin Kaye
Linda Littlefield, Ed Luszczki
October 22, 2012
I always enjoyed seeing Pat come into the Elks. He would order a draught with a head on it. Ed has many memories of Pat and Colleen at Post 2. I know alot of people will miss him. Ours thoughts go to his family.
Les & Shirley
October 21, 2012
Coleen, So sorry to hear of Pats passing. He was a wonderful friend to both of us for many years.We will keep you and your family in our prayers
Bob Patnaude
October 19, 2012
Rest in piece Lieutenant.
Folsom
October 19, 2012
Pat was a great man and will sadly be missed by all
marjorie rosenbecker
October 19, 2012
Colleen, so sorry to hear of pats passing.my thouhhts and prayes are with you marge neptune rosenbecker
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