With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Norval (Norrie) Ernest Patterson, at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, on Thursday July 6th, 2023, at the age of 91 years. Surrounded by family, he passed with his sharp sense of humour, amazing strength, and his determination shining. Best friend and husband of 68 years to Margaret (Lipsett), a father like no other to Norval (deceased), Cheryl (Lewis) Lawder, Debbie (Mike) Smith, Rick (Linda), Brent (Diane), Judy (Andy) Henderson, Sandy (deceased), Earl (Kim, deceased), Tracey (Adam) Burkitt. The very best poppa will be missed by his 21 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Son of John Ernest (JE) and Jean (Munro). He was born and raised on the family farm on Mount Hope Road, formerly the 8th line of Albion. He worked on the farm and enjoyed life with his 7 siblings; Laurene (Gordon), Elmer (Hilda), Viola (Harold), John (Shirley), Beryle (Emil) and twins Edwin (Betty) and Ted (Doreen). He met the girl of his dreams and made a big move (a whopping 100 feet) from the family farm. He became the brother-in-law to 7 more siblings when he became a part of the Lipsett family. His new siblings consisted of Lorna (Don), Lorne (Doreen), LaVerne, Norman (Mary), Reginald, Calvin (Judy), Norval (Karen). In the homestead with his crew of 8, he planted a large garden and had a small hobby farm with a cow or two, and also chickens. When his grandchildren would visit, he was always sure to tell them if they misbehaved, they would be going OUT BEHIND THE BARN! Norrie had a career that he loved with the Town of Caledon (formerly Albion Township). He started as a labourer and retired 38 years later as Road Superintendent. He knew where every culvert in the Town of Caledon was. Even after his retirement, he was often called or taken for a ride so he could share his knowledge and advice. Norrie enjoyed retirement to the fullest. He could fix or build just about anything. When he was sought out for his advice, on any type of project, he always gave 100%. His handy work can be found in many of his family members’ homes, as well as buildings around Caledon. He spent a lot of time in his garden which always yielded a great crop. One of his true favourite places was “The Barn”. This is where many of work projects started and sometimes ended. This is where he pondered life, shared stories, had many laughs, and shared many many… many ryes and coke. The motto of the Barn was What Happens in The Barn…stays in the Barn. Norrie was a community man. He was a Past Master L.O.L. No. 288, Palgrave, Past Master R.B.P. No. 403, Palgrave, was on the board of Directors of the Morningside Cemetery Board, and was the Chairman of the Albion Township School Area Board. He was a man of few words, unless you misplayed at Euchre. He taught his kids to always plant the green side up, and where best to hide the rye bottles.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Sunday afternoon from noon until 4 o’clock and on Monday, July 10 from noon until time of funeral service in the chapel at 2 o’clock.
Interment Morningside Cemetery, Palgrave.
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If desired, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Bethell Hospice (www.bethellhospice.com), Caledon Seniors Centre (www.caledonseniors.ca), or a charity of your choice.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Karen Mallany
Condolences to the family on the loss of your Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather. Norrie was a member of our church family & will be missed.
Karen Mallany
(Member of Church of the Evangelists)
LeeAnne Rescorl
To the Patterson Family,
Norval had a long life full of adventures, interactions and memories. May those memories carry you through this difficult time. My deepest condolences to his entire family. He will be missed by the entire community.
Sorry for your loss.
LeeAnne Rescorl
Boyd Colins
To Marg and and the entire Patterson family my condolences on the passing of Norrie. I became friends with this trouble maker Norrie when he became father in law to my daughter Kim. I became a very welcomed guest at the Patterson houses with Norrie and me sharing much laughter and carrying on. Norrie will be very missed by all who knew him. RIP my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with every member of The Patterson families, especially Earl, Jaidin, Erik and their families. God Bless Boyd
Jane & Don Chapman
What a legacy! Marg & Norrie raised a beautiful thoughtful family & gave back to their community in so many ways. It’s a pleasure & honour to call them friends.
Jane & Don Chapman
Rhea Dalton
To Marg and all the family.
So sorry to hear of Norrie passing.
A nice man who will be missed by many.
Sam Spagat
Dear Danelle and family
Our deepest condolences on your loss. May all your happy memories sustain you during this difficult time
All our love,
Sam and Dawn
Maureen Webster
Remembering Norrie fondly from my time at the Town of Caledon. Condolences to the Patterson family.
JOHN MATSON
TO MARG AND FAMILY SORRY TO HEAR OF NORRIES PASSING I HAD THE PRIVALAGE OF WORKING WITH HIM AT THE TOWN AND ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN HE WAS TELLING YOU WHAT TO DO YOU HAD TO LISTEN CAREFULLY AS HE WAS WALKING AND TURNING AWAY FROM YOU HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED
The Butler Family Of Trout River, NL
Sincere Condolences To The Family.
Love You Grandma.
So sorry to hear of Grandpas passing.
His Memories Will Live On In Our Minds and Hearts Forever.
Hugs to you all.
Thinking of you all.
We All Love You All.
Susan Margaret Hayes
Sorry to hear of Norrie’s passing, I remember him from so long ago . To all the Pattersons , my condolences, treasure all your memories.
Take care,
Sue Hayes
Susan Maaser
My sincere condolences to the entire Patterson family. Such a wonderful guy that was loved and respected by so many! Gone but never forgotten ❤️
Edna Wright
Sending our Sincere Condolances to Marg and all the Patterson families and family
connections. Roy & Edna Wright.
Margaret Sant
My Sincere condolences to Marg and family.
Margaret Sant
Mark and Dale Blaire
Marg and family
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Norrie.
I first met Norrie as one of my first euchre partners at the former Orange Hall in Palgrave when I was a child just learning to play euchre. In recent years I have had the pleasure to sit on the Palgrave Cemetery Board with Norrie.
Norrie was a pillar in the Palgrave community. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and long remembered across the Caledon Community for his loyalty to Caledon.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this sad time.
RIP Norrie
Mark and Dale Blaire (nee Mason)
Bryan and Irma Proctor
Irma and I send our sincere condolences to Marg and the entire family. Norrie was a wonderful person and always had something to say that made us laugh and smile. He will be missed by us all.
Bryan and Irma Proctor
Lynda deAbaitua
Our heartfelt condolences to Marg and the Patterson family. My parents truly enjoy their time on the cruise with Norrie and Marg. He will be missed by all that had the privilege to spend time with him.
Take care of each other.
Lynda & Jeff deAbaitua
Mabel Cook
Very sorry for your loss
Our thoughts and prayers to the whole family
Mabel Cook
Robert w Martin
So sorry to hear of Norrie’s passing. Our condolences to Marg and family. Bob and Joan Martin.
Jane Collier
Our sincerest condolences to Marg and the Patterson family on the journey through this difficult time. Wishing you all peace and strength. May the love and memories you shared sustain you.
Jane and Billy Collier
Brenda (Matson )Jackson
So many wonderful memories
Many of Norrie ,as well as the love Norrie had for Marg,,the joyful bantering between the two of them.
The love for his wife , his children,,his siblings ,in-laws and so many many friends.
Judith Burkitt
There are no words to express how much this darling man will be missed. So sorry to the entire family. You will be comforted to know how your care and support made his final days more comfortable.
Love Judi
Albert (Bert) Moore
I am very very sorry to hear of Norrie’s passing. He was like my right hand during my time with the Town of Caledon with all his “no how “when it came to maintaining and building roads. He was a great guy.
Cheri Cowan
Sincere condolences to Marg and all of the family. Norrie was a great man, an important member of our Caledon community. His presence will be missed. Thoughts are with you.
Nancy Stewart and John Milligan
Sincere condolences to Marg and the Patterson family. Norrie was a fine man and a true and loyal friend to our community. Generous and well respected by all who knew him. He will be missed.
Nancy and John
David Munro
So sorry to hear of Norries passing ,heartfelt condolences to Marg and all the family .
Dave&Vicky Munro
Gina & Kevin Nixon
Our sincere condolences to Marg & all the family.
Ken and Christina Graham
What a remarkable character and family man! You can tell that Norrie didn’t learn all of his many skills in life BACK OUT BEHIND THE OFFICE. He learned them as a farmer. Our condolences to his wife Marg and family.
Joe & Brenda Laird
Sorry for your loss. Joe was talking about Norrie the other day. Remembering all the times at the Town when he first started with them. Norrie had a way about him, had the guys working and enjoying their jobs. Joe felt that he was part of a team. He also remembered that cards during lunch was very serious.
We send our love to the whole family!
Joe and Brenda Laird
Marilyn and Joe
Dear Cheryl and Lewis, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Cheryl’s father. Please accept our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time. Although we did not know Norval personally, in reading his obituary, it became apparent that he lived a very fulfilling life and enjoyed much love from his many family members while employed in an interesting career followed by a fun filled retirement. A very interesting man indeed who live a long and full life.
Samantha. McGregor
Sending heartfelt condolences and much love to Margie and all the extended Patterson family.
Samantha (Sherlock), Will, Lily, Owen and Aspen McGregor
Carol (Sloan) & Clarence Boyd
So sorry to hear of Norrie’s passing. Thinking of you at this time.
Dixie Jones
I’m so very sorry to hear of the passing of this wonderful family & community man, I’ve known since I was a little kid in Palgrave. I do remember a few euchre games . I always feared making a mistake when I was at his table! Much love to all the entire family. xx
Kathy Clarkson & family
Sincere condolences to Marg and the Patterson families
GOD BLESS
Brenda Giovanatto
To All the Patterson Family,
Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Bill Homes And Ben Huxtable / Style Automotive
Brent, Diane And The Rest Of The Patterson Family. Our Deepest Condolences At This Difficult Time. May Your Father/ Grandfather Rest In Peace.
Mary Pearson
Dear Patterson family, please accept our deepest condolences.
Rocci and Mary Pearson
member of The Church of the Evangelists
Edward & Beverly Chessell
We send our love and deep condolence to Marg and Family. Norrie will be sadly missed. I enjoyed playing at the bridge table with him, either as his partner or opposition. Keeping you in our thoughts at this sad time.
Jackie and Millard Eccles
To the Patterson Family.
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Norrie. Our condolences to you all.
Jean. Mason
I offer my condolences to All of Norrie’sfamily. He shared his personality and experience in a life well lived. Rest well now Norrie Patterson memories of you live on in your family and friends. Sincerely Jean .
Phil & Pauline Apperly
Our sincere condolences to Margie , Debbie, Judy, Cheryl, Trudy, Earl and the rest of the family. Always looked forward to seeing Norrie at church and remember how helpful he was when we needed input advice for the kitchen upgrade, He was a very generous man and a memorable character, will be missed by many.
Tracey Murray
To all the Patterson Family – please accept my condolences- our fellow caledon family member and stellar euchre player will be missed – thoughts and prayers are with you all
Ailene Mabee
To Marg and all the family So sorry to hear of Norrie passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Ailene Mabee
Lorna (Dove) Simpson
Marg and Families sad to hear this news of Norris passing a great Father, Grandfather, great Grandfather.
Lots of memories to cherish. He will be missed
Helen Bible
Marg and family
So sorry for your loss, thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Audrey Sant
Marg and family
I want to send my sincere condolences at this sad time
Audrey Sant
Pauline Anderson
I’m truly sorry for your loss. Norval was a kind man and always willing to help me when i called him, many times he would make me smile during our telephone conversations. My sincere sympathy to his family, my thoughts are with you.
Eduardo Cordts
My condolences to Marg and Family. May his soul rest in peace, I wish you peace and comfort at this time of sorrow.
Debbie (Matson) & Al Longland
Marg and Families,
So sorry to hear of Norrie’s passing. Sincere condolences to all.
Barb Rowley
To the Patterson Family & the Lipsett family,
Our sincere condolences in the passing of Norrie! He was a great man and I am sure he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. RIP Norrie!
Sincerely,
Barb & John Rowley and family
Murray Milford Russell Stewart
Dear Marg and Family
I am sorry for your loss. Although I was able to get up-dates from yourself and Judy, at the Seniors Centre, I am sorry the visit at home didn’t happen. May your high regard in the community be of continuous support going forward.
Blessings
Murray
Linda Davies
To Marg and her wonderful family our sincere condolences from Linda Davies and the New Hope meal team
Donna Blanchette
To Brent, Diane and Families
Our sincere Condolences. May your father/grandfather Rest in Peace. So many Memories to be Cherished.
Hugs to you all, Donna, Steve and Family
Helga and Dana Omstead
Just now heard of Norrie’s passing and we are saddened by such a huge loss of an incredible person. We have had the pleasure of knowing and traveling with Norrie and Marg and he was always gentle, quiet and witty. You knew where you stood with Norrie, that’s for certain. He will be dearly missed and we send our sincerest condolences to the entire Patterson family, you are in our thoughts.
Love and Hugs,
Helga and Dana Omstead
Elaine Harvey & Brant Purdy
Heart felt condolences to the entire Patterson Family. Norrie will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with you.
Elaine and Brant
Loretta Didzbalis
My sincere condolence to Marg and the Patterson family. The memories of someone as special as your husband will live on forever.
Ruth Smith
Dear Marg.
You have lost your best friend and life time partner.
The road ahead will be rough but keep remembering the good times.
Draw support from your family.
Family is everything.
Thinking of you
Ruth Smith
Andrew Guhl
Our condolences to all of the Patterson family, Andrew and Karen Guhl
Valerie Walton
My condolences to Marg and the Patterson family.
Valerie Walton
Sheila Suknandan
Dear Marg and the entire Patterson family
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Norrie. May the wonderful memories see you through the difficult days ahead.
Sincerely Marge and Sheila Hamill
Joanne & Peter Duggan & Family
We are so sorry to hear about Norrie’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian smith
Marg and family sending our sincere condolences to all our thoughts and prayers are with you all cheryl and Brian smith
Kathryn Marlene Anderson
For Cheryl & Lewis
and all the family members:
Sorry to hear the news. May your memories be of comfort as you carry on.
Marlene Anderson
Pat Mellow
Marg and family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sincere condolences to all.
Pat and Murray Mellow
Pat Mellow
Marg and family
Sincere condolences to all
Pat and Murray Mellow
Diane Trimble
Marg and family
So sorry to hear about Norrie’s passing. Our sympathies are extended to you at this difficult time. Norrie was a good friend to Dad (Trevor Henry).
Diane (Henry) and Chris Trimble
Isabelle
Sincere condolences to Marg and the Patterson family. Norrie will be missed by so many. May he rest in peace.
Murray Matson
Marg and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Norris’s passing.
My deepest condolences to the entire family during this difficult time.
I have so many fond memories over the years of times we would meet…and especially the many laughs shared with Norrie and the guys at the “Albion Township Shop” many years ago. A great guy that certainly will be missed.
My thoughts are with you all,
Murray Matson
Louise Dunn
My condolences to Marg patterson and family so sorry about your loss may he RIP
Marion Farrugia
Marg, Debbbie, Judy: I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn’t hear about it until last night. I’m sure he’s meeting lots of friends and family and you’ll see him again some day too. Regards, Marion
Diane Killam
Marg and family…so very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Barbara McNulty
So sorry to hear of your loss Margie. I know well the real pain of grief. Thank God for your lovely family. If there is any way I can help you, please let me know. God Bless you.
Donna Davues
Marg and Family:
We want to express our sorrow to hear of the death of Norrie. We have fond memories of playing bridge with him at the Bolton Seniors.
All the best,
Donna & Chuck
Sandra Somerville
That is a wonderful record for marriage, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
I hope they all bring you peace at this time of trauma, Margie.
Sandra Perrotta
Marg
We have have many fond memories of our visits to Bolton Senior Centre Friday nights playing bridge with you and Norrie. I am sure you have shared many years of happiness !
Nick and Sandra Perrotta
John & Verna Traynor
Our deepest condolences
Gwen Montroy
To Margie and family!
We are all so sorry to hear about Norrie’s passing. Please except our deepest condolences. We all have so many fond memories of Norrie. He was such a character. Always full of mischief and fun. Truly a great man! So lucky to have such a loving and supportive family. He will definitely be missed.
The Walton girls!
Syed Zaidi
My deepest condolence to whole Patterson family.
Gladys Zhao
Feel so sorry to hear about Norrie’s passing.
Sincere condolences to The Patterson Family.
May his soul rest in peace.
Terry and Val Rigby
Heartfelt condolences, Margaret. He was a grand slam of a guy!
George & Beryl Atchison
Marg & Family,
We are sorry to hear of Norrie’s passing. George worked with Norrie on the Roads Department for many years and we have many fond memories of him. We will always remember it was Norrie who coined the phrase “There’s the right way, the wrong way and George’s way”. Our deepest condolences to the family.
Chris Nelson
Sorry to hear of the passing of Norrie
My condolences to the family.
Jeanette Pilson
Marg and family
So sorry to hear of your loss.
My deepest condolences to you all.
Jeanette Pilson
Cathy & Jim Van Noort
Margie & family,
Jim and I were so saddened to hear of Norrie’s passing. He was a wonderful man and I know will be missed by everyone who knew him. Please know we are thinking of you all at this time.
Love,
Jim & Cathy
xoxo
Rod Webb
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Norrie. For a short time I played Bridge with him at the Bolton Senior Centre. Norrie was always pleasant and determined no matter how the cards went or how good or bad his partner was. I am sure he will be sorely missed.
My deepest sympathy to Marg and the family.