David H. Paterson Nepean, Ontario Obituary

David H. Paterson

<p style="text-align: center;">Born in Liverpool, Nova Scotia, David H. Paterson, son, cousin, brother, scout, trombone player, debater, grew a mustache much to his mom&rsquo;s displeasure, Nova Scotia Tech graduate &rsquo;58, chemical engineer, skier, golfer, tennis player, dancer, lobster enthusiast,&nbsp; executive for 30 years in the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, husband, uncle, father, model railroader, not at the bottom of the stairs with a stopwatch, bass choir member, grew a beard to his mother&rsquo;s consternation, church trustee, driller of holes into new furniture to his wife&#39;s consternation, father-in-law, grandfather, model boater, oenophile and traveller, has died in his 86th year and rejoined his beloved wife Pauline (Kovachik) in the hereafter.&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">He leaves behind his daughters Susan (John) and Lisa (David R.); his son David A. (Jennifer); five grandchildren Henry, Alex, and Ryan, Rachel and Hudson; his brother George (Carole); sister-in-law Millie (the late Bill); brother-in-law Rick (Penny); cousins Alice, Grace, Alan, Peter and Margaret; nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and friends across Canada and around the world.&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">He is also predeceased by his parents Henry and Mary (Coutts) Paterson, as well as his cherished in-laws Bessie (the late Laverne), Anne (the late Irv), his niece Linda (Rai) and nephew Gary (Margaret).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;">Due to the pandemic, there will be no visitation or memorial service.&nbsp; A private burial will take place at a later date. If you should wish to make a donation in David&rsquo;s memory, we ask that you please consider the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association.&nbsp; https://www.chpca.ca/donate&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
May 3, 1935 - November 28, 202005/03/193511/28/2020
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Richard Foucault
August 9, 2023
Just came across David’s obituary. I was a Technical Assistant to David in the early 70’s . In the late 90’s I was the Chairman of PAPTAC. I knew David well. I fine gentleman, a follower of strict detail, and a good mentor. He loved his wife and family dearly.
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Neil McCubbin
December 16, 2020
Like many others i the industry I remember his competent management of the "Tech section" as we called it. Of the various industrial conferences I attended over the years, his were the best run.
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John David Anthony
December 16, 2020
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Doug Jones
December 16, 2020
A candle was posted for David H. Paterson.
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John Mullinder
December 16, 2020
Sorry to hear this. Knew David way back in the 1980s when he ran the Technical Section of the CPPA. Always helpful to a rookie learning about the paper industry.
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Ross Williams
December 11, 2020
David encouraged me to get involved in the CPPA Technical Section. I was a member of the Council and chairman for two terms, always working closely with David. When I was chairman of the Environment Committee I worked with David to organize a tour of European pulp an... Continue Reading
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Carmie Lato
December 1, 2020
My sincerest condolences to you all. I will remember him fondly as a good mentor. May he RIP.
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