THOMAS EVELYN PATTESON

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

• Dear Doreen, I'm so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I just found the obituary today. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have such good memories of that amazing smile of his and light-hearted manner and one of my favorite memories is when we were decorating the church one Christmas and Tom and I were sent off to go buy some new red bows! He was very witty and I laughed a lot with him. I've missed you and often thought about our wonderful times together at Trinity Baptist Church and your home. I cherish those memories. If you're open to it, I'd love to reconnect and catch up. My email address is the same if you are able. Sending love, Condolences and sympathy. My deepest Condolences to your family as well. With warm regards, lovely memories of you both and love, Pat McVeigh. - Posted by: Pat McVeigh (Friend) on: Oct 26, 2024

• Aunt Doreen, cousins Corinne, Susan, Jeff and Tim (and families): We were saddened to hear of Uncle Tom’s recent passing and are grateful that Corinne reached out to the family. Unfortunately, we lost touch with Tom and Doreen after their move to Alberta although we’d searched for contact information since that time. I have many fond memories of this couple and even remember back to serving as the ring bearer at their wedding, attending their 50th wedding celebration, and the enjoyable visits to the family home on Mulvey. Tom was a great guy, friendly and witty; one of the original energizer bunnies. He paid attention to your thoughts when having a conversation with you. He was supportive at times of loss, of Joan and Harris, brothers Tim and Greg. Our wives, who are sisters, often refer to brother Andy and myself as “Tom and Bob” which is a bit of an honour. May your many memories help to ease your sorrow. He will certainly be missed. Brock (& Lauri) Morrell - Posted by: Brock Morrell (Nephew) on: Apr 19, 2024

• My deepest condolences to Doreen and Family. Tom was a great guy! I doubt he ever knew how big an impact he had on me. The Tom I knew was always upbeat and jovial, fair and helpful. I have many fond memories of the time I got to spend with Tom, work related or getting together for coffee at Tim Hortons. - Posted by: Art Krahn (Friend ) on: Apr 18, 2024

• Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to Doreen and her family for their loss. Tom was a true gentleman with a sharp wit and a never ending smile. He was a gracious host who welcomed us into his home on many occasions with warmth and respect. We shared many stories about past and present events but sometimes it did take the three of us to correctly remember the past stories. Tom was a kind man with a generous heart. It was an honor and a privilege to work alongside Tom for so many years. His memory will remain with us always. Adieu my friend. - Posted by: John Grimshaw and Sharon E. McGrath (work associates and friend) on: Apr 18, 2024

• My condolences to Tom’s Family. I worked with Tom for many years as part of the Architecture & Engineering Group with the Province of MB, where Tom contributed as a dedicated and well respected Engineer and Manager. Tom was always very encouraging and supportive of me, which I continue to appreciate as the years go by. He was truly a good and special person… and that sense of humor…. Like many others who worked with Tom, I have many personal fond memories/anecdotes from over the years, some of which include: taking turns selecting an obscure English ‘word of the week’ and incorporating it in our communications with each other in the most humorous way possible; catching Tom’s eye during the occasional meeting and doing something comical that only he could see - while he tried to hold back that ‘giggle’ (i.e. smiling at him with a piece of black licorice stuck to my front tooth); Tom often singing some old-timey tune… like Bing Crosby’s “Swinging on a Star”; while occupying adjacent offices, using our secret modus operandi of calling the other’s desk phone (pretending to be a business call) in order to rescue the other when a particular (long winded) individual would stop by for 'all too frequent' chats; etc.etc.etc. Of course, there was a lot of serious, productive, and meaningful work being done as well. Tom will continue to hold a special place in my mind and heart, and memories of my time with him will always make me smile (or giggle). - Posted by: Christine Jankiewicz (Work Associate) on: Apr 18, 2024

• I met Tom when I went to work with MB Technical Services at 1700 Portage Ave. As a young engineer I greatly appreciated his mentorship. But even more, I appreciated his friendliness and his sense of humour. Tom was one of those people that everyone truly liked and respected. My condolences to his family. - Posted by: Gord Trann (Work Associate) on: Apr 18, 2024

• My sincere condolences to his family. Tom was a good, kind man and a good friend. He and I worked together for 30+ years. In our roles as engineers with what started out as MB Public Works and ended as MB Infrastructure & Transportation, we traveled the breadth of Manitoba. Together with our excellent staff, we were never stumped in supporting the significant portfolio of government buildings. Tom's sense of humour was invaluable in dealing with the frustrations of government. I could always get Tom to giggle. I used to refer to him as my much older, much shorter brother that I never had. Even in his retirement, I would phone him at any time in the day and apologize for waking him up. He would giggle every time. I miss those giggles. God bless you, Tom. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Walter Weiss (Work associate ) on: Apr 17, 2024

• I remember Tom very well from the days our sons (Tim and Scott) played hockey in Fort Richmond. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to him at the games and practices, and the fact that we were both engineers was another thing we had in common. In later years, it was always a pleasure to run into Tom and Doreen along Corydon Ave. Tom was a great guy: community minded, knowledgeable, very friendly, very nice, and always smiling. I extend heartfelt sympathy to Doreen and the family. Sincerely, Bill McDonald - Posted by: Bill McDonald (Friend) on: Apr 16, 2024

• I can't believe how seeing his smiling face caught me so off guard. I was fortunate to know Tom through his work at 1700 Portage. I was in Human Resources and can't express how much this write up captured who he was in the workplace. I would bump into him at Sobeys and enjoyed our chats after we both retired. My sincerest sympathies to all family members. He was one of a kind. - Posted by: Melanie Schade (Work associate) on: Apr 16, 2024