Cathryn was born in Newburgh, New York. She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Theresa Penney. Cathryn Patterson was the beloved wife of Richard Patterson for 28 years. Cathryn will always be remembered by her five cherished children - Michael, Thomas, Janine, Michelle and John; her treasured grandchildren - Ted Michael Kelly Jr. and Sara Kelly, Nicole Long, Carl and David Barnum, Joey Guilbeau, Jacklyn, Dean, Dominique and John Naparano. Cathryn was preceeded in death by her brother Joseph Penney. Survivors also include her twin sister Chrystal O'Beirne, sister Maureen Hamilton and her beloved brothers Floyd, Jack,and Bob Penney, along with countless other friends and family who were blessed to know her. Cathryn Patterson touched the lives of many people with her vibrant smile and compassion all the way to the end.
A visitation will be held Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 6-8:00pm with a funeral service at Brevard Memorial Funeral Home In Cocoa.