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Quentin L. Patterson

June 21, 2024

Quentin Patterson

Quentin L. Patterson, 92 of Forks Twp., PA died Friday, June 21, 2024 at home. Born April 18, 1932 in Norwalk, CT he was a son of the late Frederick and Gertrude (Lewis) Patterson. He was a 1957 graduate of Lafayette College where he received his BSME. He was employed by Western Electric (AT&T) from 1959 until retiring in 1987. Quentin served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Lehigh Valley Woodworkers Guild, Lehigh Valley Woodturning Club and Lehigh Valley Bridge Association. Along with woodworking and bridge, Quentin loved tennis, sailing, and flying radio-controlled model planes. Extremely handy and able to fix most anything, he was also the “go to guy” for tennis racquet restringing.

He is survived by his children: James F. Patterson (Nadine) of Jobstown, NJ, Q. Scott Patterson (Jill) of Kent, WA; Christine Buttillo (Raymond) of Bethlehem, PA; a brother: Alban Patterson of Norwalk, CT; a sister: Linda Perkins of Walnut Creek, CA; grandchildren: Ryan, Ally and Georganna and great-grandson: Byler. He was predeceased by his wife: Helen (Lamb) Patterson in 2006 and his brother: Frederick W. Patterson in 2024.

Services are 2:30 PM Thursday, June 27 in the Life Church, 1451 Northampton St., Easton with visitation from 1:30 to 2:30 PM . Interment in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Easton, 210 Jones Houston Way, Easton 18042. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Karen & Stan Yellin

    June 25, 2024 at 8:06 am

    To Quentin’s family, friends and bridge partners…

    We knew Quentin from playing bridge. He was a nice player and man. What a talented woodworker!

    Our condolences.

    Stan & Karen Yellin

  2. Christine Buhrman

    June 25, 2024 at 5:14 pm

    Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad❤

  3. Ray & Mary Winkler

    June 26, 2024 at 12:51 pm

    We knew Quentin from the Woodworkers Guild and the Woodcraft Store in Allentown. Such a nice gentleman a pleasure to be around and talk with.

    Peace be with you, my friend.

  4. Lehigh Valley Woodworkers Guild

    June 27, 2024 at 6:42 am

    Please accept our heartfelt condolences. We enjoyed having Quentin as a member. He was always willing to offer helpful support to anyone asking. He will be fondly remembered.