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.
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
Christine Buhrman
June 25, 2024 at 5:14 pm
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad❤
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.
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.