Glenna Opal Patterson

At the Passamaquoddy Lodge, St. Andrews NB on April 5, 2017, Mrs. Glenna Opal (Acton) Patterson, wife of the late Roland Sylvanus Patterson formerly of St. George NB. Born in Upper Kent NB on August 20, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Wilson and Florence (Crawford) Acton. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Glenna is survived by three daughters: Judy (David) Matheson of Caithness NB, Susan Hoyes (Karl Wyllie) of Dartmouth NS and Heather (Donald) Christianson of Barrie ON; grandchildren: Jeremy Matheson, Peter Hoyes, Mark Hoyes and Kyle Christianson; great-grandchildren: Dominic, Annie, Ava, Ashton, Ethan, Deven and Blake; one sister: Attie Broad of Fredericton NB; special friend to Glenna: Bradley Hoyes of Miramichi NB; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Roland, she was predeceased by her siblings: Floyd Acton, Gerald Acton, Carl Acton and Janice O'Neill.

Glenna was a giving soul who cherished her time surrounded by her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed helping others when she could and was always on the go. She kept active in Politics and enjoyed volunteering and keeping busy during elections. Glenna loved company and talking to people and when she could, she enjoyed a shopping trip or two.

Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. Visiting at the funeral home will be held on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will take place from the St. George Baptist Church, St. George NB on Saturday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gordon Cooke and Rev. Jason Hooper officiating. Interment will be held in the St. George Rural Cemetery in the spring. In Glenna's memory, donations to a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.