ROCHESTER - Charles "Pat" Patterson Stillwagon, 84, of Rochester died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, in his home with family by his side after a brief illness.
Charles was born on Dec. 29, 1930, in Dover, N.H., the son of Edward D Stillwagon and Mildred Brennan Stillwagon.
Charles, known to most as "Pat," attended the Dover Schools system joining the Army at age 17, serving for four years. He worked a series of jobs, retiring in 1994 as a foreman in the Supply Department of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Never one to not work, after retirement he worked several more jobs ending with a 17-year employment with Walmart.
Charles was blessed with the gift of gab and loved to tell a story. Many will miss the chance to have impassioned conversations with him.
He was a proud man and found his worth in taking care of his family. He became a father figure to many throughout his life and was truly one of a kind.
Charles greatest love was his family, and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother. He will be eternally missed by all.
Charles is preceded in death by three brothers, John, Tucker and Donald; and two sisters, Grace and Ramona.
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