It is with heavy heart the family of Alta announces her sudden passing on September 1st, 2017 at the Haliburton Hospital. Beloved wife to the late Francis Paterson. Cherished mom of Judy (Joe), predeceased by daughter Bonita (Jerry), Janice, Shari (Kevin), Valerie (predeceased Larry), Cathy and Joy (Dan). Proud grandmother of , Francie, Diana, Joe, Mark, predeceased by Carrie, Meagan, Troy, Lacey, Brett, John David, Jeffery, and Keith Michael. Great grandmother of 17. Visitation will take place at the OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Wednesday, September 6th from 1pm until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Interment Thornton Cemetery, In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Heart and Stroke or Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.oshawafuneralhome.com