Prescott Sidney “Sonny” Patton
1936-2020
Patton: Prescott Sidney
“Sonny”, age 83, of
Central Onslow, passed away peacefully with his family and Goldie by
his side, on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the Colchester East Hants
Health Centre Truro. Born in Truro, he was the son of the late Edison
and Frances (Cameron) Patton. Sonny went to work as a Brakeman with
the CNR in 1955, and then for Eastern Transport for 7 years, followed
by managing Acadian Lines Terminal for 15 years. Sonny
started his own successful business, Patton’s Plumbing and
Heating in 1970. He loved hunting and fishing both at his camp and
when using his travel trailer. He is survived by his partner of 25
years, Goldie Killen as well as daughters, Susan (Irwin) Stewart,
Valley; Kelly Rushton, Truro Heights; sons, Ricky Patton, Truro;
Edison (Lisa) Patton, North River; 9 grandchildren Krystle, Scott,
Janelle, Andrew, Leesa, Mitch, Jensen, Sidney & Camryn, 3
great-grandchildren Ryker, Rory & Chloe; and sister, Delma
Morrisey, Truro. Sonny was predeceased by his wife the former Eileen
Kane; daughter, Cathy Patton-Chisholm and son-in-law Wade Rushton.
Special thanks to the doctors who provided excellent care during
Sonny’s stay in Halifax, and especially to Dr. Rowe for his
kind and compassionate care. Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro, from where a
celebration of Sonny’s life will be held on Monday afternoon
February 24, from 2 ~ 4 pm. Family flowers only. Burial in the Onslow
Island Cemetery at a later date. Donations in
Sonny’s memory may be made to The Lodge That Gives in
Halifax, or to the C.E.H.H.C. Truro Hospital Foundation. Private
messages of condolence can be sent to the family by viewing
Sonny’s obituary and selecting “Send A Condolence”
at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Prescott Sidney Sonny Patton 19362020..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia