Peacefully at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Marthe (nee Barbarie) for 57 years. Devoted father and friend of Andrew (Lori) and Darryl (Nicole). Proud grandfather of Linsey, Caleb, Jacob and Amélie and great grandfather of Aidan. Predeceased by his parents Hubert and Blanche Patterson. Brother of the late Doreen Deluzio (late John), Margaret Patterson, late Ron Patterson (Rosemary), late David Patterson (late Carol), late Gloria Perlini (Gerald), Robert Patterson (Shelia) and Danny Patterson (Susan).
Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at St. Gerard Majella Church on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Alex Saurianthadathil officiating. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie would be greatly appreciated by the family. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Extendicare Van Daele for the care and compassion shown to John. Arrangements entrusted to Northwood Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre (942 Great Northern Rd, 705-945-7758). www.northwoodfuneral.com