L.O.D.D
05/01/1972 - 01/01/2008
Donald
G. Paterson
KIMBALL
Mr. Donald G. Paterson, 65, of Kimball, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008 in Port
Huron Hospital.
He was
born September 6, 1942 in Marysville to the late Gerald and Ethel Paterson. He
married Patricia Fenner on September 22, 1962 at First Baptist Church of
Marysville.
Mr.
Paterson was employed by InterTape Polymer for over 33 years and served as a
volunteer fireman for Kimball Township for 35 years. He also owned and operated
House of Crafts for 20 years. He volunteered for the Red Cross and was
"Lucky" the clown in the Red Cross program. His family will remember
him for his wonderful sense of humor.
He is
survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia; a daughter, Lorraine Curell of
Fostoria; a son, Donald (Amanda) Paterson of Marysville; four grandchildren,
Ryan and Katie Curell and Austin and Jake Paterson; his father-in-law, Floyd
Fenner; a sister and brother-in-law, Kathy (Ed) Polovich; two brothers-in-law,
William Miskell and John Foglesong; and several nieces and nephews.
He was
preceded in death by two sisters, Ellen Foglesong and Geraldine Miskell.
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KIMBALL TOWNSHIP, Mich.-- A volunteer firefighter died on New Year's Day not long after responding to his fire department for a call.
Donald Paterson, 65, responded to the company after it was dispatched for wires down across the road.
Since he didn't make the call, he stayed behind at the fire house for another call and did paperwork, said Chief John Gorski.
A short time after returning home, he experienced chest pains. He was taken to a hospital for treatment. During surgery, Paterson died.
The 36-year volunteer was active with many events with the department. "He was someone you could always count on," the chief said.
This is the first line-of-duty death for the fire company that has 24 members. Firefighters from neighboring departments have called to lend support.