Avis de décès de Carolyn-S. Patterson - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

EPSOM - Carolyn S. Patterson, 70, died Nov. 29, 2011, while at home in the presence of her family after a long, courageous battle for her health. Carolyn was born on May 12, 1941, in Newburyport, Mass., to John and Eleanor (Smith) Shillaber. She moved to Hampton Falls at a very young age, where she spent time developing a great love for animals, especially horses. She loved to go horseback riding at every opportunity during her childhood years and beyond. She also gave home to numerous horses, goats, dogs and cats over the years. She was a member of the first graduating class of Winnacunnet High School in 1959. Carolyn began her working years at the Steele Hill Inn in Sanbornton, where she met the love of her life and her future husband, Maurice. Carolyn spent the majority of her working career as a secretary for the Pembroke School District, a position she dedicated herself to for more than 28 years. She was active in her church as a member of the choir and served the congregation in a variety of different ways and capacities. She also enhanced her local community by participating in many benefit variety shows. In 2007, she and her husband were voted Citizens of the Year at Epsom Old Home Day, a small reflection of her warm personality and the depth of her relationships within her community. Carolyn was one of the original founders and a lifetime member of the Fort Mountain Trailwinders Snowmobile Club. She was an avid snowmobiler who enjoyed many hours on Mudget Mountain and volunteering at the Swift Diamond Riders warming hut in Stewartstown. Surviving family members include her husband of nearly 51 years, Maurice W. Patterson; their two children, Diane L. Cheney and her husband Bruce of Paxton, Mass., and Glen A. Patterson and his wife Sharon of Pittsfield. She has four grandchildren, Amber Patterson of Charleston, S.C., Kristen and Brandon Patterson of Pittsfield, and Brennen Cheney of Paxton, Mass. Carolyn was the youngest of four children. She is survived by her sister, Betty Coleman of Palm Bay, Fla.; and two brothers, Russell Shillaber of Center Strafford, and Robert Shillaber of North Kingstown, R.I. . SERVICES: Calling hours are Friday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Still Oaks Funeral Home, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway, in Epsom. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. at the New Rye Union Congregational Church on New Rye Road in Epsom. Memorial donations may be made to Friends of Forgotten Children, c/o New Rye Congregational Church, Epsom 03234 and Women for Women International, Global Support Center, P.O. Box 9224, Central Islip, NY 11722-9224. For more information, go to stilloaks.com.