In loving memory of
Barry James Patton
Dunedin, New Zealand
Born: 3rd of Nov 1940 | Passed: 11th of Sep 2021
Aged: 80
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About Barry
First Name
Barry
Middle Name
James
Last Name
Patton
City of Passing
Dunedin
Country of Passing
New Zealand
Date of Birth
3rd of Nov 1940
Date of Passing
11th of Sep 2021
Age
80
Relationship
Father
Family Tree
Wife - Winifred Patton.
Daughter - Jayne Marriott.
Son - Tony Patton.
Son-in-law - Ross Marriott.
Parents : Roy and Ethel Patton.
Places Lived
Dunedin - New Zealand.
Holidayed - Alexandra, Central Otago - New Zealand.
Education
Caversham School.
MacAndrew Intermediate.
King Edward Technical College.
Career
Qualified Carpenter.
Civil Servant - Post Office Telegraph - Bonus Bonds Supervisor - Dunedin.
Animals / Pets
Growing up - Family Budgie called Sparky.
Married - Cat called Fluff, Poodle called Pippie and Bischon called Muffin.
Adored animals and enjoyed family pets - Daughters dogs - Kyra and Sophie.
Sons dogs - Lucy and Jack.
Sports / Interest / Hobbies
Enjoyed all sports and was quite athletic. Very competitive, but also a great Sport.
Started playing soccer at school, then went on to coach Tony (sons) soccer team. An avid Badminton player and would play on a regular basis. Enjoyed a spot of Golf - was also a good water skier, table tennis player and in later years joined a tramping Club, whereby he tramped many of the scenic South Island tracks.
He enjoyed music and dancing. Both Barry and Winifred were part of the Rock n Roll club and also supported many local bands at dance nights - including Georges (Princes St) that was a favourite.
Barry also enjoyed photography and was seen at many local events, weddings, funerals and points of community interest - with his camera, taking shots.
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Obituary
PATTON , Barry James
New Zealand
Passed: 11th of Sep 2021
Fun times on the Milford Track with Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law
A loving father, with Jayne and Tony at Forfar Street, early 1970s
The Firstborn.
Jayne Patton born
10 November 1965
Dads 21st Birthday.
3rd November 1961 – with Winifred.
A Happy Day in Dunedin – 22 March 2014. The Wedding of Jayne to Ross Marriott. Dad had a lovely day.