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Official Obituary of

Donald P. Paterson

December 6, 1935 ~ August 3, 2024 (age 88) 88 Years Old

Donald Paterson Obituary

Donald Paterson, 88, of Pawtucket, RI passed away on August 3, 2024. Born in North Providence he was the son of the late John and Irene (Desjardins) Paterson. He is the loving husband of Gertrude (Leclerc) Paterson.

Donald was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He worked as a toolmaker for Brown & Sharp and was an avid pool player.

Donald is survived by his son, David Paterson and a sister, Claire Clark.

He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Paterson and a sister, Joyce Beauchemin.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Egidio DiPardo & Son’s Funeral Home, 75 Harris Ave., Woonsocket, RI

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Divine Mercy Church, 48 St. Paul St., Blackstone, MA on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in St. James Cemetery, Old River Rd., Lincoln, RI.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Donald can be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation.

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Services

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday
August 15, 2024

11:00 AM
Divine Mercy Church (Woonsocket, MA, St. James Cemetery, Old River Rd)

Burial with Military Honors
Thursday
August 15, 2024

4:00 PM
St. James Cemetery

Donations

Tunnel to Towers Foundation
2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island NY 10306
Tel: 1-718-987-1931
Web: http://t2t.org

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