JOHN EDWARD PATERSON

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JOHN EDWARD PATERSON It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John Edward Paterson on July 27, 2010 following a short illness. John is survived by Cecille Paterson, his wife of 34 years; his first wife Adele and their two girls - Kim Cepas (Al) of Edmonton and Laurice Gerber (Bryan) of Winnipeg, and their three beautiful granddaughters, Kaitlyn, Lauren and Kathleen who he always remembered with cards and countless photographs. John was a Winnipeg history buff and charmed many friends and acquaintances in local coffee shops with his wit, sense of humour, outgoing nature and generosity of spirit. Cecille especially appreciates the many happy memories, laughter and good times they shared. For my special John, I loved you as a man. I loved you as a friend. I loved you as my husband. As life takes turns, and it did, I still love you and always will. A memorial mass will be held at St. Mary's Cathedral, 353 St. Mary Ave. on Monday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m. John's life story will be honoured on www.passagesmb.com in the next few weeks. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heritage Winnipeg at www.heritagewinnipeg.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 14, 2010