PATTERSON, James William Alexander

Always a diva, rattling the ice in his drink to signal, “just one more” screwdriver (His Vitamin C!), our Dad passed away suddenly at the Village of Tansley Woods on Saturday, July 27, 2018 at the age of 87. He is finally with our Mom, Roena (nee Goodale). Loving father of Erin (Bob) Blackie, Bill, Cameron and Elizabeth Barton (Joe). Grandfather of eight and greatgrandfather of four. Predeceased by some of his favourites such as Barb Warnke and son-in-law Steve Barton. A father figure and disciplinarian to the Warnke brats, Krista, Marc and Susan. He had many passions in life. His work as a car dealer for Patterson Chrysler in Belleville, Center VW/ Porsche, Datsun/Mazda in Hamilton and finally Napat Limited, took him to many places including Pembrook, Winnipeg, St. Catharines, Montreal, Toronto, Lorne Park and lastly back to his hometown of Burlington. Sports minded as he was, one of his proudest moments was when he was inducted to the Burlington Central High School Hall of Fame for 1948 Football Team. We invite friends and family to a Celebration of Jim’s life at the Burlington Golf and Country Club (422 North Shore Blvd. E., Burlington) on Sunday, September 2, 2018 between 12 p.m. and 5 p.m. Please RSVP to rsvpburlingtonpatterson@gmail.com If desired, donations to a local animal shelter in memory of Jim would be greatly appreciated. Special thanks for the kindness and care given by all of those at the Village of Tansley Woods. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SMITH’S FUNERAL HOME, Burlington (905-632-3333). Lastly but not last, Oskee-wee-wee Tigers, Eat ‘em Raw! www.smithsfh.com