ALICE ELEANOR PATERSON

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ALICE ELEANOR PATERSON On Sunday, June 3, 2001, Alice Paterson passed away peacefully at her Winnipeg home following an illness of several months. Alice was born in San Anselmo, CA, on April 14, 1914, the daughter of the late Reverend Dr. Charles Gordon Paterson and Nellie McIntosh Paterson. At the age of six months, she moved with her family to Winnipeg where she lived for the remainder of her life. Alice graduated with a B.A. from United College in 1935 and went on to attain a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Education from the University of Manitoba. She devoted her working life to Early Childhood education, first as a kindergarten and primary teacher and later as a primary supervisor for the City of Winnipeg. She retired from this position in 1974. In addition to her great interest in and love of children, Alice had a lifetime interest in music. She particularly enjoyed the Winnipeg Symphony concerts and her membership in the Young Womens Musical Club where she sang in the choir. She was a supporter of the Wednesday Morning Musicale and of the Womens Musical Club. At the familys Victoria Beach cottage, she took great pleasure in observing and studying all aspects of nature with her brother Charles; and sisters, Margaret and Dorothy. The activities of all generations of her family were a constant source of delight to her and each one cherished her. Alice was a member of the University Womens Club, the University of Winnipeg Alumni Association, the Association of Early Childhood Education, the Retired Teachers Association and a lifetime member of St. Stephens Broadway United Church (now Broadway Disciples United Church) as well as a member of the U.C.W. of the Church. She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, William, Charles, Gordon and wife Rae; and by sisters, Mary, Margaret, Dorothy and infant sister Rosamond. She is survived by her nephews, Dr. William Paterson and wife Jocelyn of St. Paul, MN, and Dr. Donald Paterson and wife Doreen of Sorrento, BC; and by her sister-in-law, Jean Crowe of Toronto. She will be lovingly remembered by her great-nephews and nieces, Alastair and Diane Paterson and children Edward, Mara, Brittany, William, Austin and Alexandra of Mendota Heights, MN; Roslyn Paterson of Shoreview, MN; Scott Paterson of New York City; Sean and Margaret Paterson and children Christina and Noah of Prince George, BC, Dr. Ryan Paterson of Indianapolis, IN, and Lindsay Paterson of Vancouver, BC. A celebration of Alices life will be held in the Thomson Funeral Chapels, 669 Broadway, on Saturday, July 7 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Raymond A. Cuthbert of Broadway Disciples United officiating. If friends so desire, contributions may be made in Alices memory to the Broadway Disciples United Church or to a charity of choice. Flowers are gratefully declined. THOMSON FUNERAL CHAPELS 783-7211

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 16, 2001