Rev. Dr. John William Patterson

1906 - 1978  (72 years)

• Name	John William Patterson
  Prefix	Rev. Dr.
  Born	1906	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Interesting	religion, story
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-338609
  Died	6 Dec 1978	Lachine, Quebec   [1]
  Buried	10 Dec 1978	Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Person ID	I338609	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	William Hogg Patterson,   b. 1871, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 3 May 1939, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 68 years)
  Mother	Jane Petrie,   b. Nov 1874, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 21 Nov 1930, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 56 years)
  Married	23 Mar 1904	South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada
  Family ID	F247757	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Inez Winnifred Browning,   b. 18 Oct 1908, Lavant Station, Lavant Twp., Lanark Co., Ontario ,   d. 23 Sep 2003, , Quebec, Canada  (Age 94 years)
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F247758	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Rev. Ur. J. W. Patterson One of Lachine's greatly admired and beloved citizens, Rev. Dr. John William Patterson. Minister Emeritus of St. Andrew's United Church. Lachine, died suddenly on December 6th at Lachine General Hospital. Dr. Patterson who began his pastorate at St. Andrew's United Church, January 1st, 1936, retired from the active ministry in June of this year, but had continued to serve the congregation until his death. Born in Ayr, Ontario, Dr. Patterson entered the Queen's University with highest matriculation standing as Nicholls Foundation Scholar in 1924 and graduated in 1926 with honours in Classics. Upon graduation he entered Queen's Theological College receiving his Bachelor of Divinity degree. During his student years he served as student minister at Lavant, Ontario, and Inverary, Ontario, continuing for five years at Inverary after ordination. Dr. Patterson took an active role in both church and community work and held many important offices. Among the offices he held were: secretary-treasurer of Kingston Presbytery, presidencies and chairmanships of Montreal Ministerial Association, Montreal Presbytery, Canadian Christian Endeavour Union, Lachine Benevolent Society, Lachine Home and School Association, Lakeshore Kiwanis Club, Queen's Theological Alumni Association and up to the present was a member of the Board of Governors; Commissioner to two General Councils of the United Church of Canada; Conference Convenor of the General Council Committee on the Evangelistic Mission to the Nation; Commissioner to the Protestant School Board of Lachine; Padre of the Canadian Legion, Lachine branch, and Chaplain of Lachine General Hospital. In 1957 the United Theological College of McGill University conferred the degree of Doctor of Divinity honoris causa upon Dr. Patterson with the citation "in recognition of outstanding work in the Pastorate and distinguished service in the Presbytery and in the Church at large." During his ministry at St. Andrew's United Church, Dr. Patterson became a byword in Lachine; loved and respected throughout the community. A pioneer in the ecumenical movement, he was a friend to all, regardless of race or creed and worked tirelessly towards the union of all Christians and the well being of all peoples. Dr. Patterson is survived by his wife, the former Inez Browning, daughter Marian of New York City and son William of Vancouver. The funeral service took place at St. Andrew's United Church, Saturday, December 10th. Interment at Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Ontario. The Ayr News Jan 10 1974 pg 6.jpg

  
  

• Sources

  [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link . [Front/East] William H. Patterson/ died May 3, 1939 - In his 68th year/ Jane Petrie/ wife of/ Wm. H. Patterson/ died Nov. 21, 1930 - In Her 56th year/ James A. Patterson/ died Mar. 21, 1934 - In his 23rd year/ Rev. Dr. John W. Patterson/ died Dec. 6, 1978 - In his 72nd year/ His wife/ Inez W. Browning/ Died Sept. 23, 2003 - in her 95 year. [A] Elizabeth [Right/North] Nellie Patterson/ died Nov. 18, 1929/ aged 64 years. [Back/West] John Patterson/ died Nov. 14, 1904/ aged 73 years 11 months/ Jane Hogg/ wife of/ John Patterson/ died Oct. 1, 1902, aged 73 years/ Annie Patterson/ died Apr. 8, 1912, In Her 55th year/ Patterson [Left/South] Elizabeth,/ died Mar. 8, 1875,/ aged 8 years 7 Ms./ Isabella,/ died April 19, 1861, aged 4 years 3 Ms./ Bessie,/ died April 22, 1861,/ aged 1 year 10 Ms./ children of/ John & Jane Patterson

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 1906 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 6 Dec 1978 - Lachine, Quebec Buried - 10 Dec 1978 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth