Mr. Lawrence Walter Patterson of Sussex, passed away at Saint John Regional Hospital on July 17, 2006 at the age of 76. Born in Sussex, NB on October 9, 1929, he was the son of the late Walter and Laura Mae (Middleton) Patterson. Lawrence is survived by two brothers, Earl and his wife Marion of St. Catharines, On., Murray and his wife Betty of Balser, BC; his sister-in-law Kay Patterson of Hamilton, On as well as several nieces and nephews. Lawrence was predeceased by two sisters Laura MacDonald, Esther Patterson and by four brothers; Guy, James, Roy and Lloyd. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176), with visitation on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The Funeral Service will be held from Wallace Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 11:00 am.