- St. Clair Harvie “Joey” Patterson, age 97, of Windsor, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 in the Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born in Hantsport, he was the son of the late Everett and Jessie (Harvie) Patterson.
Joey joined the Royal Canadian Navy on May 8, 1943 and served during the 2nd World War on the HMCS Arvida K113, before joining the Navy he signed on the S.S. “Gypsum Prince”, carrying Gypsum to U.S. ports. Joey also worked for a foundation towing company on a tug boat in the Halifax Harbor. He worked various jobs in Hantsport, retiring in 1985 as manager of Basinview Village in Wolfville. Joey was past President of Lucknow Branch 109 Royal Canadian Legion, Hantsport; past President of Hantsport and area Historical Society. He was passionate about history and wrote three books in his lifetime – focusing on shipbuilding. Joey was a member and deacon of the Hantsport Baptist Church.
Joey was predeceased by his wife, Eudora (2018); siblings, Arthur, Frank, Gordon, Frederick, Jean; son-in-law, David Schofield.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 009 will hold their service 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2022 in the Hantsport Baptist Church, 6 Willow Street, Hantsport with Memorial Service to follow. Rev. Terry Coldwell and Rev. Jennifer Riley officiating.
Burial will be in the Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport.
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