Obituary of Elwin D. Patterson

Elwin D. Patterson Bainbridge-- Elwin D. Patterson, 86, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford. He was born on March 23, 1929 in Wayne, PA, son of the late Roy E. and Emma (Conbeer) Patterson. He attended school in Honesdale, PA, graduating in 1948. Following graduation, Elwin enlisted in the US Army. He served four years and was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal in June 1952. Elwin worked for Amphenol Corp. in Sidney for 30 years, retiring as Supervisor of Production in 1982. On April 3, 1954, he married Virginia Trevethan in Honesdale, PA. She predeceased him on July 23 1989 after 35 years of marriage. He later married Kathleen (Francisco) Sherman on November 30, 1999 in Sidney. Elwin is survived by: His wife, Kathleen Patterson Three Children: Steve and Alisa Patterson; Debbie Patterson and her companion, JR and Cindy and Joe Campbell Grandchildren: Joshua Patterson (Erin); Branden and Allyssa Patterson, Chris and Katy Hoke, Shelly and Jon Nichols and Jeff Hoke (Julie) Great grandchildren: Jordan Patterson, Brayden Nichols and Paisley Nichols In addition to his parents and first wife, Virginia, Elwin was predeceased by his brother, Bob Patterson and his sister, Mildred Walters. Friends may call from 1:00-2:00pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney. Funeral services will begin at 2:00pm at the funeral chapel with burial following in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Sidney. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, Northeastern New York Chapter, 4 Pine West Plaza Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.landersfh.com. Arragements are under the direction of C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.