Arthur (Art) James Pattison passed away peacefully at Rainycrest, 550 Osbourne St., Fort Frances on Monday 23 September 2013. He was in his 85th year. He was born Arthur James Connor to Elsie and Leonard Connor on April 27, 1928. He lost his mother as an infant and was taken in by his parents Willis and Gladys Pattison.
He was predeceased by his parents, Willis and Gladys Pattison and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Norma Doreen Pattison. Also surviving are Jim (Laureen) and granddaughter Nadine of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and Larry (Colleen) and grandson William of Amherstview, Ontario.
Art was born in the Rainy River district and lived here for almost his entire life. He began working at Loney’s Grocery Store in Emo and worked at the Department of Highways in Emo before moving to Fort Frances. He worked as a Canada Customs officer for over 30 years spending most of this time was at the Port of Fort Frances with additional assignments at Prairie Portage (Quetico Park) and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. After his retirement, Art became involved in Rawleigh and Watkins sales and participated in the early days of the Clover Valley Farmers Market. In retirement, Art and Norma enjoyed camping and while health allowed, they would make a trip each year east and west to see family.
Art was an elder for many years at Knox United Church and was an active participant in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Manitou Lodge of the Masonic Order. He was also active on committees of the Fort Frances Community Credit Union for many years. Art enjoyed photography and had a wide array of cameras.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 2 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, ON. Cremation has taken place with interment to follow in the Emo Cemetery at a later time.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, P.O. Box 427, Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M8 or the Knox United Church Renewal Fund, 340 Church Street, Fort Frances, ON, P9A 2C8.
Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com.
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