Vera A Patterson

Vera A. Patterson (Nolta), 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 21, 2013.She was born in Rochester, NY the daughter of Ida and William T. Nolta and has been a lifetime resident of the area.She attended West High in Rochester and Brockport State Teachers College.In the early 60’s she worked for Duryea Ford in the Parts Dept. as a cashier and in 1969 she moved with her husband John to Barre Center where they owned and operated Patterson’s Grocery for 22 years. Vera was a Charter and Founding Member of the Clarendon Lions Club and in her spare time enjoyed traveling and being a Mom and Grandmother.

She was predeceased by her husband John McClure Patterson Jr. in 1995 and her son William John Patterson in 1967.She is survived by her children, Bob (Lee Ann) Patterson of Bergen, Charlene (Robert) Patterson-Ray of Bergen, Thomas Dean Patterson of Holley; 3 Grandchildren, Brian (Carol) Ray, Andrea (Kris) Wiley, Justin Patterson; 4 Great Grandchildren, Reece & Aiden Patterson, Ethan & Lia Ray; sister, Bernice Johnson of Rochester; brother in law and sister in law, Clark and Marcia Patterson of Fairport; nieces, nephews, loving family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 4-6 pm at the Merrill-Grinnell Funeral Home, 39 Geddes St., Holley with services immediately following.Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clarendon Lions Club.