Donald F. Patton Jr.

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June 23, 2012

Donald F. Patton Jr.

Anonymous Daily Star The Daily Star Sat Jun 23, 2012, 03:19 AM EDT

Donald F. Patton Jr.

SCHENEVUS -- Donald F. Patton Jr., 74, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at Otsego Manor.

He was born Sept. 20, 1937, in Oneonta, the son of Donald F. and Waneta C. (Decker) Patton.

Don was a United States Army veteran serving from 1958 to 1960. He retired from IBM in Kingston as a systems analyst.

He is survived by his children, Stephen and Nancy Patton of California, Lori and Christopher Lehenbauer of Worcester and Michelle and Kurt Osiander of California; grandchildren, Tyler, Bill, Jeff, Scott and Timothy; sisters, Donna Rae and Skip Decker and Kitty Rae Louchs; brother, Loren and Nancy Patton; his former wife, Jean Ten Eyck Patton; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 28, in the Maryland Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Messner officiating.

Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.skinnerfuneralchapel.com.

Arrangements are by the E.J. Skinner Co., 155 Main St., Worcester.