4/18/15 Memorial Service for Robert Patten

ROBERT H. PATTEN

On Saturday, April 18th, many Portland Rotarians were in attendance at Bob Patten’s memorial service, along with numerous Rotary District dignitaries. In addition to Garvey MacLean conducting the service, Jim Willey and former-Rotarian/Club President John Tewhey were speakers and lavished us with many memories of Bob's history with Rotary.

It was a moving and sentimental journey, recounting how much family and Rotary meant to Bob. He is a Past Club President (1982-83) and a former District Governor (1991-92). While District Governor, he spearheaded a clean-up project on Jewell Island in Casco Bay that involved many District players. Not too long ago, he was working with Harold Crabill and President-elect Bowen Depke to hold a club meeting there (or near) this summer. That meeting will take place according to Bob's wishes and further details will be forthcoming.

We will miss our gentle giant with a heart of gold!

(Photo: Stella and Bob Patten, 1991-92)