It is with great sadness that the family of Walter Albert Patterson, age 73, of Hampton, announces his death which occurred on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at his residence. Born on February 15, 1943 in Roachville, NB, he was a son of the late Guy and Gertrude (Pollock) Patterson. During Walter’s younger years, he attended school in Hampton, and this is where he resided for most of his life. He served on the Hampton council for many years including time as deputy mayor, and time on the planning and advisory committee. After many years in the office products industry, Walter started Office Outfitters in March of 1995, holding the position of owner and CEO. His company was his pride and joy and he loved working to build it. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing but was unable to participate in these activities in the latter years of his life due to poor health. Lovingly referred to as Mr. Grumpy by family as well as friends a title he rejoiced in, he was in fact a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Walter is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ruth (Spragg); daughter Lisa and her husband Gary Howard of Rothesay, NB; son Andrew and his partner Wendy Short of Kingston, NB; grandchildren: Regan, Mitchell and Madisyn; brothers Charles (Edna) Pollock and Roy (Charlene) Patterson; sister Jean Dixon; father-in-law Murray Spragg; sisters-in-law Shirley (Jim) Prescott and Joyce (David) McLeod; uncle Norman Pollock; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton where visitation will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. The funeral service will take place on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 2:00 PM from Reid’s Funeral Chapel. A private family interment will take place in the spring at Hampton Rural Cemetery. Donations in memory of Walter may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Lung Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through ReidsFH.com