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Elizabeth (Liz) Patterson

Date of Death: December 31, 2014

Date of Birth: March 7, 1959

Biography:

Elizabeth (Liz) Patterson was first and foremost a lover of God and lover of People.

 

Liz passed on December 31st with her family and friends at her side.  Liz was born in Bangor on March 7th, 1959, to Howard and Janet Watkins. She graduated from Lake Region High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in Recreation from the University of Maine in Orno.  She attended Camp Bendeto in Harrison as a child and later worked as a counselor. She formed many lifelong friendships while attending camp.

 

Liz was a certified lifeguard and taught Patrick Dempsey how to swim. She was instrumental in the formation of Pathway Vineyard Church and served in many capacities for over 20 years. She was very active in the March of Dimes raising money for premature babies. Liz oversaw the food vending for
the Bronze Back Open fishing tournament on the Androscoggin River for many years.

 

She married Mark Patterson in a double wedding ceremony at Lake Auburn on August 28th, 1993.  The couple have 2 beautiful daughters, Karen Marie (Kam) and Kaitlynn. They have raised their family in New Gloucester where they have lived for 18 years.

 

Liz was employed as a Process Tech Engineer for more than 25 years at Fairchild Semiconductor. She worked nights and received many awards for excellence in her work.

 

Liz is predeceased by her father Howard, her sister Caroline and her stepfather David Love and is survived by her husband Mark, her daughters, Karen Marie and Kaitlynn; her mother, Janet Love, and her Brother Tom. She also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

 

A celebration of life service will be held at Pathway Vineyard Church, 12 Foss Rd in Lewiston at 11 AM on Saturday January 3rd.   In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the ALS association NME Chapter at 10 Ferry Street suite 409, Concord NH 03301 or online at www.ALSNE.org.

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