Roy Douglas “Doug” Patterson
1933-2018
Roy Douglas “Doug” Patterson
– 85, of Coldbrook, passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 in the
Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Kentville, he was the son
of the late Roy and Veronica (Pye) Patterson. Doug was a member of the
Canadian Armed Forces, Artillery Division, having served during the
Korean War. Following his military career he joined the family
business, Patterson’s Beauty Salon, as a hair dresser and an
entrepreneur, owning and operating the business for 54 years. Doug was
a member of the High Tide Drifters Camping Club and enjoyed travelling
and camping. He was an elder in the United Church of St. Paul and St.
Stephen, Kentville, now Orchard Valley United Church, New Minas. Doug
was a former member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 6,
Kentville. He was involved with Scouts Canada, Kings District Council,
achieving the title of District Scout Master. He is survived by his
wife, Marie (Mitchell); two sons, Scott (Pam Mosher), Halifax and John
(Morrina Selig), Centreville; many nieces and nephews. There will be
no visitation, by request. The funeral service followed by a reception
will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2018 in the White Family
Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Ivan Norton officiating. Burial will
take place in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Donations in memory
may be made to the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation, the Annapolis
Valley VON, Orchard Valley United Church or a charity of your choice.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the VON, Canadian
Red Cross and the Valley Regional Hospital for their kindness, care
and compassion. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White
Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Kentville.
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Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia