Mary Ann Paterson

Mary Ann Paterson

Mary Ann Paterson, 86, of Kent, Washington died peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2015.

Born in 1929 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Mary was the wife of late husband Ian Gavin Paterson who was born in Helston, England. The Paterson family lived in a number of towns stretching from Vancouver Island, British Columbia to Quebec before moving to the United States and settling in Aberdeen,Washington in 1972. The family moved to Kent, Washington in 1983 where Mary lived the remainder of her lifetime.

While Mary enjoyed travel, gardening, and bird watching, her priority was being a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her son Gordon Paterson, wife Katherine and grandchildren Bobby and Grace of El Dorado Hills, California and daughter Helvi Winter, husband Mark and grandchildren Ian and Eric of Kent Washington.

At Mary’s request, a private family memorial will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Mary’s name to the American Heart Association at https://donatenow.heart.org/