Dorothy Venila Christie Patterson

Dorothy Venila (Bowman) Christie Patterson, 84, of North Attleboro, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 at Madonna Manor Nursing Home in North Attleboro, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late General George K. Patterson.Born on March 25, 1932 in South Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Jasper Bowman and the late Anna (Kosbau) Bowman. Mrs. Patterson resided in North Attleboro for the past six years, having previously lived in New York. She had worked for many years as a self-employed Interior Designer as the owner of Interiors by Christie in Sudbury, MA. She attended St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in North Attleboro, MA.She is survived by her children: Baruch Herman of Israel; Nancy C. Johansen of North Attleboro, MA; and B. Douglas Weissman of New Hampshire. Mrs. Patterson leaves eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.She was the sister of the late Wesley Bowman, Frances Bowman, Robert Bowman, and Helen Bowman.Private memorial services were held by her family. Burial will be private at West Point Cemetery in West Point, NY.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Patterson's name to the Resident Activities Fund of Madonna Manor, 85 North Washington Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760.For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an on-line guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200