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Howard M. Patterson Jr. a lifetime resident of Brewer, Maine, but fell in love with the Downeast area especially Eastport passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on November 26, 2023.
This is the first self-obituary I have ever written so be patient.
I leave this life with no worldly wealth or honors. So do not morn for me, my life has been as happy as can be!
I was born on February 13, 1955 in Bangor to Mary (Adams) and Howard Patterson. I graduated from Brewer High school in 1973. Where I was employed as an assistant janitor while in school. Attended EMVTI night classes while driving a chemical or petroleum trailer trucks and working at a small used car dealership. I then worked my life time, in the Trailer Truck Dealership industry. My job was to make Rich Men even richer through Profits. But my profit was getting to know the hard working truck drivers, Owner / Operators and small business men. The Rich Man's dollar bills may come and go but a truckers friendship and handshake I will always Know! Honk Honk.
I have been a member of many organizations during my life. Starting with the YMCA, BSA Troop 1, Civil Air Patrol Cadet, HOG owners, United Bikers of Maine, CDL doubles / triples, Penobscot County Conservation Association, Eagles Arie, Elks Lodge, NRA, R.J. Pollard Lodge, Scottish Rite, Anah Shrine and the Oxbow Dirty Dozen.
Surviving me is my beautiful loving wife Mary (Adams) Patterson of Brewer, whom I will continue to love forever and a day.
Daughters Lisa Patterson and Partner Andy Goebel of Munich Germany, Sara (Patterson) Moon and Husband Justin of Windham, Maine, and Angela Patterson and Partner David of Jarna, Sweden.
My Downeast family and step children, Stacie and Bruce Hatton of Cathance Lake, Angela and Stephen Henrique I of Pembroke, Carrie (Original Downeaster) and John Beyler of Bangor.
My beloved grandchildren, Henry, Cora and Porter Moon of Windham, Emilio Patterson of Germany, step grandchildren Courtney and husband Kris Sullivan of Eastport, Ethan and Paige Beyler of Bangor, Stephen Henrique Il of Robbinston. Step Great Grandchildren, Peyton and Logan Sullivan of Eastport.
My Brothers, Patrick Patterson and family, Timothy Patterson and family. Sisters, Claire Winchester and family, Rita Hall and family, Stella Markey and family.
I am predeceased by my parents, the mother of my children Brenda (Chubba) Patterson and Marie (Tardy) Patterson.
A special thank you to, Allan Townsend, who always performed automotive magic to my old vehicles and was there to listen to me but never spoke. He made me laugh when I was sad and got my mind off my problems with his witty humor and to his brother Dave who took me for rides during my illness.
Mary-Ann Suddy, who was a great help to Mary and I. Bonnie Cochrane who was always ready to help in anyway. Gail Stevens who was there when needed most.
Special nurses to me, RN Melissa, RN MaryEva and LP Sheree. Dr. David Rawcliff and the staff at PCHC, Centerwell Home Health and CHCS Hospice.
At my request there will be no formal funeral for me. A Celebration of Life will be my wishes carried out by my wife at a later date. One of my wishes is that my body be cremated and those ashes be scattered to the North - South- East and West under the canopy of heaven, so that no more remembrance will be had of me among Maidens and Men forever.
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Richard Pooler
Thank you for posting Howard's obituary. This is sad news to hear. Howard and I had lost touch over the years, but after High School we rode motorcycles together quite a bit. Rest in peace Howard.Margo Ham (Hammond)
What a great obituary. So honest, so warm. RIP dear Howard.
Brent Baeslack
Ode to a life well lived and a soul set free. Loose the earthly bonds and may your spirit soar on angel wings.
Edward Hanscom
I lost contact with Howard after high school, but it was great to see him at the 30th Reunion. I first met Howard and other future classmates at Brewer's music summer school program. That fall, we became members of the junior high band, and later on the high school band. Howard was one of our best trumpet players, but what I will remember most was his humor, friendship, and positive outlook, which he carried with him throughout his life.
Phillip Reid
1983, Wichita Kansas, Dwight D. Eisenhower airport, smoking room, I'm sitting there having a smoke between flights and guy next to me says hi phil. Howard is a good friend and we did a lot of stupid shit during high school, 4 cases of beer on a motorcycle, partys that lasted for weekends, you know, stuff normal kids do. A great pal and good man gone to soon
Irene Crook (Chandler)
I am so sorry to see this. The only reason I was at the 30th reunion is because I saw Howard the morning of the reunion at a mutual friend's place of business. I said I wasn't going, he said he wasn't going. And then changed his mind and said if you go, I'll go. His wife didn't want to go because she wouldn't know anyone and had tried to talk him into going any way. So we both changed our mind and ended up there and so glad we did. Howard was kind and funny and I'm thankful for this memory of him, RIP.