John will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lois of 63 years, his son David (Betty), daughter Sharon (Tom), and nephew Paul. He was predeceased by his parents William and Florence Patterson, his sister Marion, and one niece.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 29th at 11 am at the Ear Falls Cemetery Columbarium.

Donations in his memory may be made to Memory In Miles through the Red Lake Chapel, Box 237, Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0.