August 10, 1939 – February 18, 2022
Ted passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Friday, February 18, 2022. Dear husband and life companion of sixty-one years to Doreen, outstanding father to Ron, Brenda, Allan (Gina), David (Raquel), Charlene (Andrew), and doting grandfather to Jocelyn, Holly (Adam), Colin, Sherri, Sydney, Madison, Ashley, Meghan, Emily, Morgan, Liam, Andrew, Kate, Laura, and predeceased by P.J.. Loving brother to Laureen (Gordon), Elmer (Hilda), Viola (Harold), Norrie (Marg), John (Shirley), Beryle (Emil), and twin Edwin (Betty). Son of the late John Ernest and Jean Watson.
Born and raised on the farm in Palgrave, Ontario, Ted and Ed were the final rascals to the Patterson family. Doreen swept him off his feet and together they settled in town to raise their own family. With five kids, he was always seen at arenas, ball parks and campsites around Ontario, including his beloved Woodland Park in Sauble Beach, where he and Doreen enjoyed countless summers.
Along with his family responsibilities, Ted started volunteering at Caledon Fire Station #6 in 1962, where, over the years, he served alongside his twin brother, three sons and countless friends, before retiring as Assistant District Chief in 1994.
Ted had a successful career of twenty-seven years at Northern Telecom and, after retirement, he had a long-term second career at Wanderosa Wood Products. In his spare time, Ted would be found doting on his garden, or in his garage lovingly crafting wood projects for his family and community – you can spot his craftmanship scattered along the Trans-Canada Trailway giving birds places to nest.
Ted was a man of few words, unless you misplayed at Euchre. He taught us to always plant the green side up, and where best to hide the rye bottles. That the best Tim Horton’s coffee was served at 10:30 a.m., and Saturday nights were reserved for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Respects of Ted’s life can be offered to the family at Egan’s Funeral Home, 203 Queen St S, Bolton, ON L7E 2C6, on Thursday, February 24, 2022. The family will welcome friends and extended family between 4:00-7:00 p.m.
A private funeral to follow on Friday, February 25 at 2:00 p.m. The family invites those who wish to view the service can do so through live streaming and clicking the following link:
https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=8c444181-4e36-4506-98b9-3e92299099d0
You will be required to register for the service and then they will immediately send you an email with the actual link to the service. Please check your junk or spam inbox if you don’t receive the email with the actual link..
If you experience any issues or have questions in regards to the live streaming, please feel free to contact Forget Me Not Ceremonies at 1-877-895-2739. If you need to leave a message on their answering machine, they will return your call promptly.
Ted’s burial and his celebration of life will be held during spring planting and when the sun is shining.
If desired, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Lung Health Foundation (lunghealth.ca) or a donation of blood with Canadian Blood Services in his honour.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Lewis & Cheryl Lawder
It’s with great sadness I write this message to my Aunt and cousins. So sorry about your loss. Uncle Ted will be missed. Hugs Lewis & Cheryl
Murray Snyder
Dear Dave, Raquel and Family….we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Murray and Jen.
Karen Darrell Rogers
Doreen, so sorry for your loss, condolences to the entire Patterson family
Susan Ianni
Dave, Raquel and family,
Our deepest condolences.
Love and prayers to you all.
Susan and Mike
Ginny ODonnell
I remember Ted as a very quiet, kind man. My condolences to the family.
Dennis & Melody Greenley
Dear Doreen and family; Our most sincere condolences to you all on your loss. Dennis & Melody (Greenley)
Connie Tersigni
Dear Doreen and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It was a great pleasure to have known you and Ted and family in my years of mail delivery in Palgrave. I wish you all well
Cheryl Robb
My condolences to the Patterson family. Take comfort in the stories and the memories and the traits passed down. Charlene you carry your dads smile and zest for life. Big hugs to everyone.
Cheri
Sincere condolences to all the Patterson family on your loss Our thoughts are with you.
Cheri & Ray Cowan
Mary Sasiela
I’m so sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. The write up of his obit made me smile. Few words indeed and oh, that arched eyebrow if you misplayed your euchre hand! My condolences to Doreen and the whole family. I know you’ll miss him and have countless memories to cherish, share and keep in your hearts.
Marie Bible
So sorry to hear of Teds passing Doreen. Sincere sympathy to you & all your family. May your many memories keep Ted always in your heart.
John Matson
Condolences to the Patterson family may you cherish all the good memories
Garry, Marlene and Aaron Misumi
We’re so sorry for your loss. Ted was a beautiful, giving and kind man. He always let me in whenever I stopped by for a visit (which was unannounced) to see Ted and Doreen and to have a coffee, enjoy Doreen’s baking and talk about life and laugh together.
Love, Marlene
Richard Wand
Ted was a good friend, neighbour and fellow firefighter. Our sincere condolences to Doreen And family
Judith Burkitt
Very sorry to hear of Ted’s death. He was a legend.
Susan Hayes
Doreen, I was sorry to read of Ted’s passing, he was a lovely man. I am sure that he is joyfully reunited with his twin, Ed .
You have a lifetime of memories to hold and share with your family.
Take care and know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Hayes
Darren and Ronni Gibson
Our very deepest condolences to the entire Patterson family.
Diane Killam
Doreen and Family….so sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. My sincere condolences to the entire family. I remember him best at hockey games. He would quietly watch and the moms would do all the yelling.
Mary O;Brien
Dear Doreen and Family. I was sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. I am sure Ed is welcoming him with open arms. A kind and decent man. Sincerely, Mary Watts O’Brien
Ernie & Lorena Churchill
Our deepest condolences to you Doreen and your family, keep all your memories close.
Ehrich Roberts
Dear David, our sincere condolences on the passing of your father…
We extend prayers for comfort, peace and hope in this time of sadness.
Mike and Stacy Redmond
Sincerest condolences to all the Patterson family on your loss.
Laura and Roy Watson
We are so sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to Doreen and family.
Vince and Jo-Anne Bifolchi
To The Patterson Family,
Sorry for your loss, hopefully you can take comfort in all the good memories you’ve shared.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynne and Andy Meeker
Our heartfelt sympathy to your family. I’m sure he will be missed.
Gwen and Gord Carson
Dear Doreen, we were so sad to hear of Ted’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and the family.
Gwen and Gord Carson.
Danyel Tremblay
My Condolences to you and your family David
Diane Henry
The Patterson Family
We were saddened to hear of Ted’s passing. You are in our thoughts and Prayers.
Trevor and Evelyn
Ezio
Dear David,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My most sincere condolences to you and the family.
Michael Rocha
Dear Patterson Family,
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, the courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
From the Rocha Family.
Brian Hunt
To the Patterson Family, I am so sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. I had the pleasure of knowing Ted during his many years at Wanderosa as well as a few Fire calls assisted beside Station 302. He was truly a great person, and will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts are with his family.
Anthony Cirillo
My sympathies David to you and your extended family for your loss
Cameron Dolson
Hi Doreen. We were so saddened to hear of Ted’s passing. I have known Ted since the ’50’s, I believe, and always enjoyed talking with him. Remember the good times and feel comforted that so many people are your friends and are there to comfort you in this difficult time.
Sincerely, Cameron and Donna Dolson.
Jerry Martellacci
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Ted. Know you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Jerry, Marion Martellacci
and Family ❤️
Andy Mascarenhas
Dear Dave, Raquel & Family,
Our deepest condolences to you and your extended families. Thoughts and prayers from Andy & Sandra Mascarenhas
Peter DeMartini
Our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Ted was an exceptional individual. It was my honour to work with him on the Caledon Fire Department.
Laureen and I enjoyed the many years of friendship.
Fred & Pat Kolb
Dear Doreen & your entire Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
May all your memories become your treasures.
Rest In Peace Ted
Helen Bull
So sad to hear of Ted’s passing
My condolences to Doreen and family
Kim Huntley and Rob (Sandy) Mowat
We were extremely sorry to hear that Ted had passed away. We always enjoyed our brief encounters with Ted and Doreen when we were out walking—either on their street or on those occasions when they made their way to the “North end ” of the village. As a long-time member of the Palgrave community, Ted will very much be missed. Our sincere condolences to Doreen and her family.
David & Liz Dash
Our sincerest condolences on your great loss! We trust the many memories of Ted’s life well lived in your family and this community will serve to sustain you all as you mourn his absence.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ted
It was our great pleasure, to meet, befriend, and work with Ted at Wanderosa. Always smiling, Ted worked tirelessly to make things happen.
Many cherished memories.
Maria and Ted Turvey.
Toronto.
Judy Henderson
I am sad for Uncle Ted’s passing. Will miss playing cards with him, but will think of him every time we play cards at the Seniors centre, as we use the suit blocks he made every time euchre is played. Keep his memories in your hearts.
Valerie Walton
My condolences to the Patterson Family.
Valerie Walton, Etobicoke
(formerly of Palgrave)
Tracey Murray
My sincere condolences to all the friends and family of Ted – he was a very kind and friendly man and quite the euchre player and will be missed, Tracey Murray