Died peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Collingwood General & Marine Hospital just one week shy of his 85th birthday.
Bob of Wasaga Beach, beloved husband of the late Kristel “Kris” (nee Skarsten). Loving father of Lisa (Derek Haigh) and Todd (Sue) Patterson. Cherished gramps of Ashley (George), Brandon (Cassie), Cullen (Cianna) and Camryn (Morgan) and doting great gramps of Elliott, Sophie and soon-to-be baby boy. Dear brother-in-law of Wenche (the late John Tronstad) Dear uncle of Eric, Tanya, Terry, Kenny and Peter. Bob is predeceased by his parents John and Rebecca Patterson, in-laws Siguard and Gerd Skarsten, sister Patricia Neilson, sister-in-law Tove (Don Rose), his niece Lizzie and his canine companion Buddy.
Bob loved sports, especially watching the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays. He was active in his Country Meadows community and had many friends there. He will be loving remembered.
Private family arrangements. If desired, a donation to MS Canada would be appreciated by his family.
