In Celebration of

Robert "Robbie" Lewis Patten

August 31, 1951 -  May 26, 2019

Robbie passed away suddenly doing what he loved the most at his favourite place - sitting on his homemade bucket chair up north, looking at the lake and listening to the quiet. His wife, Jan and children, Maggie and Darcy, will miss him dearly. Robbie was predeceased by his parents, Margaret and Willard and his brother, Ian. He is survived by his brother, Doug. Robbie will be greatly missed by an extensive network of family and friends. Always the life of the party, Robbie lived his life to the fullest. He had the uncanny ability to connect with people, whether it be trading jokes, engaging in an epic singalong, or having a fireside chat about life. Let's not forget a pocket full of treats and a belly rub for his canine friends. His passion and love of our national sport of lacrosse was unwavering - first as a player and then as a coach and builder of the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame, which he was inducted into in 1999. We will miss you Big Guy! You truly are "THE BEST".

Visitation will be held at Turner and Porter "Peel Chapel", 2180 Hurontario Street (north of QEW), Mississauga, Tuesday from 2- 4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel, Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11 a.m. Celebration of life to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion, 101 Longbranch, 3850 Lakeshore Blvd. W.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame are appreciated.

Guestbook 

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Doug Coo (lifelong friend)

Entered May 31, 2019 from Barrie, Ont.

Robbie and I were childhood friends, as my mother and Robbie's were very close in the 1950's and 60's in Alderwood. Robbie lived right around the corner from me, and he and I were boyhood pals, pretty tight together, 1962 to 64. With Robbie there were always "adventures"; exploring["up the creek"], toboganning["the 9th hill"], going up to the lacrosse box, etc. It was NEVER dull with Rob! Then in 65 we both entered high school and drifted apart, each to his own direction. But we'd see each other in passing, and I was aware of the major events in Rob's life. I was honoured to be a member of his wedding party years later, and I am shocked and saddened that my old friend has gone.

James coghill (Family friend)

Entered June 1, 2019 from Toronto

Thank you for the memories Robbie
I remember my father and you hanging out at Dave Roaches pool parties. You were the first of his friends to comfort me when he passed I’ll always remember you

Ian and Jane Davie (Friend)

Entered June 1, 2019 from Toronto

One of a kind sadly gone way too soon.

Ken Rideout (Friend)

Entered June 1, 2019 from St. John's NL

Rob we had lots of laughs and made some great relationship with many customers. You will truly be missed by many. The greats go too soon RIP my good friend.

Joe and Sandi Timpson (Old classmates/ old teammates)

Entered June 1, 2019 from PEI

Thinking of you all I have known Robbie since 7 th grade where he would tease me relentlessly all in good fun of course ! Joe and Robbie were teammates for many years had many a good time and a few beverages together too! So sorry for your loss Jan and family

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