Atkinson, NH:Robert "Bob" Fenton Patterson III, 55, of Atkinson, NH, passed away unexpectedly December 15th, 2012 at Tufts Medical Center, Boston MA.Son of the late Mary Ann Donnelly and Robert Fenton Patterson Jr., both of New Britain, CT, Bob grew up in Acton, MA and attended Acton Boxboro Regional High School.He furthered his education at the University of Alabama on a pole vaulting scholarship and then transferred to Babson College where he attained his B.S. degree in finance and accounting.Bob was the owner of AB Aquatics, Inc. where he displayed, as always, his ambition, drive and hard work ethic, as well as his passion for scuba diving.



Bob is dearly loved and will be missed by his two children Lindsey Marie Patterson, 22, and Robert "Bobby" Fenton Patterson IV, 19, his siblings Linda Patterson Artley (Cliff Spiro), Stephen Charles Patterson, Pamela Patterson Krasnigor (Scott Krasnigor) and Mark Michael Patterson (Donna Patterson), step-mother Ellen Holmes Patterson, his partner for the past 7 years Joela Henriquez, mother of his children Mary Sue Krotzer, his 3 nieces, including his God-child Jamie Catalano, as well as 7 nephews, and his many cousins, aunts, uncles and other extended family members.



Relatives and friends may call on Thursday, December 20th, 2012 from 2-4pm at Brookside Chapel and Funeral Home, 116 Main St, Plaistow, NH.A memorial service will follow at 4:15pm at the funeral home with a reception immediately following at The Granite Rose, 22 Garland Dr, Hampstead, NH.



Memorial contributions can be made to the Patterson Educational Fund at TD Bank, Hampstead, NH.