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Robert Patterson Obituary

Robert "Bob" Fenton Patterson III, 55 of Atkinson, NH, passed away unexpected December 15th, 2012 at Tufts Medical Center, Boston MA. Son of the late Mary Ann Donnelly and Robert Fenton Patterson Jr., both of New Britain, CT, Bob grew up in Acton, MA and attended Acton Boxboro Regional High School. He furthered his education at the University of Alabama on a pole vaulting scholarship and then transferred to Babson College where he attained his B.S. degree in finance and accounting. Bob was the owner of AB aquatics, Inc. where he displayed, as always, his ambition, drive and hard work ethic, as well as his passion for scuba diving. Bob is dearly loved and will be missed by his two children Lindsey Marie Patterson, 22, and Robert "Bobby" Fenton Patterson IV, 19, his siblings Linda Patterson Artley (Cliff Spiro), Stephen Charles Patterson, Pamela Patterson Krasnigor (Scott Krasnigor) and Mark Michael Patterson (Donna Patterson), step-mother Ellen Holmes Patterson, his partner for the past 7 years Joela Henriquez, mother of his children Mary Sue Krotzer, his 3 nieces, including his God-child Jamie Catalano, as well as 7 nephews, and his many cousins, aunts, uncles and other extended family members. Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, December 20th, 2012 from 2-4pm at Brookside Chapel and Funeral Home, 116 Main St, Plaistow, NH. A memorial service will follow at 4:15pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Patterson Educational Fund at TD Bank, Hampstead, NH.

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Published by The Boxborough Beacon from Dec. 19 to Dec. 26, 2012.

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January 9, 2013

We heard of Bob's passing yesterday when Bobby stopped at our hall. Bob was always welcome here and we enjoyed him as a buyer, consignor and friend. We will miss him.
Jim ans Lois at Concord Auction Center

Bob, Tom M, Tom L, Seth & Jeff - 1990?

Jeff Davis

January 5, 2013

I'm truly saddened by the news of Bob's passing. I have such fond memories of growing up with Bob in Acton. Bob's entrepreneurial spirit began way back in our youth when we formed a partnership to snow blow driveways in the neighborhood. Boy did we clean up! And I'll never forget when two years in a row, while home from college during winter break, we decided to drive to Florida and left the very next day. Both trips were amazing and that may well be the time that Bob developed his fondness for backgammon!
While time and distance has kept us out of touch the memories and friendship shall always be warm in my heart. My condolences and love to the family. Thank you my friend for sharing a piece of your life...

Tom Morrissey

December 30, 2012

I was very sorry to hear the news of Bob's passing. I have not seen Bob for years but we had a wonderful time as kids growing up in Robbins Park in Acton. Bob, Jeff Davis and I would sled at Barrys Hill, swim at the pool and have fun building a motorized go kart. We had a blast just being kids. What a great memory. He was a good friend and a nice guy. Rest in peace my friend.

December 26, 2012

Bob was my American friend while we both attended Babson. I was always invited to huis home where his mother made me feel so much at home. I will always cherish those memories and I'm shocked he passed away so sudden and early.
God bless his family!
In silent pain
Markus T. Krautli ( Zurich / Switzerland )

Timothy M. Tierney

December 24, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karin Nelson

December 20, 2012

I was impressed with Bob's enthusiasm from the day we first met. His dedication and attention to detail in his business was unmatched. More importantly however, he was a good friend, and will be sorely missed.

Chip Lee

December 18, 2012

Bob will be missed by everyone who meet him, especially his freinds in Westbrook we will all miss him!

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