Obituary of Robert Paterson

Dr. Robert L. Paterson, 87, of Palm City, FL, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at his home.

Born in Panama, he had been a resident of Palm City for 27 years coming from Norwell, MA.

During the World War II he served as a Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific.

Before retiring, he was a dentist, practicing for 33 years in Norwell.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Betty Ann Paterson of Palm City; daughters, Donna Jean Paterson of Holbrook, MA, and Lynne Ann Paterson of Goshen, MA; a son, Glenn Robert Paterson of Annandale, VA; a brother Donald Paterson of Merrimacport, MA; and three grandchildren.

For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997, or at 772/403-4530 or on line at www.tchospices.org

Arrangements are under the direction of the Forest Hills Funeral Homes Palm City Chapel.