Jeanne Therese Patterson passed away surrounded by her large, loving family on December 10, 2023 at RI Hospital, 18 days before her 92nd birthday. She was born with her twin sister, Joan, to Armand and Jeanette (David) Campeau on December 28, 1931. She was joyfully married to her dance-partner and sweetheart, Charles E. Patterson, until his death on December 29, 1995.

Jeanne’s legacy of 12 children, 20 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren will live on for generations to come. Our mom/mémé epitomized love, compassion, patience, joy and kindness. No matter what was going on, she always had a smile on her face. As a devout Catholic, she was always giving things away to help others; she shopped and cooked just so she could give things away. Furthermore, she closed and locked her bedroom each day for an hour to pray and meditate; her kids and Charlie new better than to interfere with that time. Her patience was unwavering and unmatched, as she taught us all to wait our turn. With 12 kids, it was excellent advice.

Mom was an avid reader; she read anything she could get her hands on. She was especially fond of prayer books, newspapers, home remedies and autobiographies. But really, she’d read anything that was available.

Mom was a singer on the radio in the 50s, along with her twin sister, Joan. She sang in her home constantly. We all wanted to be held and rocked by her as she sang, as she was an expert rocking chair enthusiast. So too, she taught us the joyful and universal language of music, passing on her musical gifts of singing and playing instruments, especially percussion, to her children. We will honor every Christmas with her favorite songs of “Away in the Manger”, "Silent Night” and “Deck the Halls”, which was also our Dad’s favorite.

Our dad, Charles E Patterson, was the love of Mom’s life. They danced like Ginger and Fred Astaire, and emanated love and devotion anytime they were together. Our parents taught us how to waltz and swing dance along with the Lawrence Welk show. We will always be in awe of their fluid dancing skills. We are happy they have been reunited and can dance again in heaven. Together, they taught us the sweet name of Jesus and all his works. We are forever grateful to them for passing on their faith to us..

Along with her husband, Mom was predeceased by her son Leonard C. Patterson. She is survived by eleven children. Alan C. Patterson and his wife, Jill, Anne Marie Motta and her husband John, Rose Marie Sylvia and her husband Jim, Thomas C. Patterson and his wife Susan, Timothy C. Patterson and his wife Dawn, Kathy Sarasin, Janet Mello and her husband Jim, Charlie Patterson and his wife, Britt, Theresa DeRiso and her husband, Stephen, Nancy George, and Tina Avila and her husband Mike. She is also survived by twenty grandchildren: Lana and Derek Patterson, John Sousa, Marie George, Bruce and Michael Patterson, Tara and Courtney Patterson, Patrick, Christopher, and Michelle Sarasin, Colin and Jacob Mello, Allyson and Isabella Patterson, Joé and Sophia DeRiso, Malerie George and, Alyssa and Zachary Avila. Additionally, she leaves seven great-grandchildren: Corey, Lorenzo, Landon, Rowan, Carissa, Logan, and Thiana. She also leaves sister, Annette Roy, and was predeceased by her twin sister, Joan, and sisters, Dorothy Smith and Constance Nobrega. Lastly, she leaves two brothers-in-law, Robert and Kenneth Patterson, along with many loving nieces, nephews and countless family friends. We were all truly blessed to know her.

Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, where the family will receive friends for Visitation on Sunday, December 17, 2023, from 3-7 PM. The Funeral will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 9AM in Funeral Home followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St. Warren. Burial will be held at St. Jean the Baptiste Cemetery, Warren.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jeanne's memory to St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main Street, Warren, RI.