Edward G. “The General” Patten

GANSEVOORT – HUDSON FALLS – Edward G. “The General”  Patten, 86, of Gansevoort, and previously of Court St. in Hudson Falls, passed away with his daughter and granddaughter by his side, on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at the Glens Falls Hospital.

Born on December 5, 1926, in Adamsville, he was the son of the late James F. and Evelyn (Walsh) Patten.

Edward attended Hartford Central School.  He was drafted and served with the United States Army at the end of World War II, stationed in South Korea.

He worked as a laborer for Local 18 out of Plattsburgh.

Edward loved the New York Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals as well as horse racing.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers, James Patten, Clifford Patten, Richard Patten and Raymond Patten, his sisters, Kay Patten and Dorothy Claire, his companion, Betty Rouse, his sister in law, Viola Patten, his brothers in law, Harry Dessaint, Don Flynn, Glenn Claire, Romeo Paradise and Frank Duell.
He is survived by his daughter, Mary Jane Rouse and her fiancé, Chip Hammond of Granville; his granddaughter, Sara Elizabeth Gray and her companion Joe Sullivan of Lake George; his sisters and brothers, Ida Dessaint of Argyle, Robert Patten and his wife, Jane of Hudson Falls, Betty Duell of Fort Ann, Mildred Paradise of Gansevoort, Howard Patten and his wife Lois of Hudson Falls, Gladys Flynn of South Glens Falls, Elaine Benson of Fort Edward; several nieces, nephews and cousin; two sisters in law, Darlene Patten of Interlaken, NY and Carol Patten of Albany.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon on Monday,  October 7, 2013 at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.

Services will be conducted at 12 Noon Monday at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Donations in Edward’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Edward’s family would like to especially thank DR. Sponzo, Dr. Nevatia, Dr. Amy Hogan Moulton and the staff of Tower 6, ICU and Laura Roccasecca and the rest of the friends who helped with “The General” throughout his illness.