Ernest Patton

So sorry to receive this very sad news. Sincere condolences to Mary and family. RIP Ernie

Mary and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We’ll miss Ernie’s shy smile and wry humour and those chats at Smoky’s lunches. Trudy and John PS We made a donation in Ernie’s name at the Ottawa Food Bank

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I had the pleasure of working with Ernie on a complicated mixed use multi building development at Preston Square in Ottawa. Ernie was a steady hand on getting the design drawings coordinated and delivered on time with minimal drama which is a rarity with tight budgets and a ridiculous schedule. He was always pleasant and an extremely competent Architect. Good memories thank you. Rest in Peace.

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My sincere condolences to Mary and the whole family. Ernie was a very special person. He was kind and humble, and he touched the lives of many people. He will be remembered fondly and deeply missed. Rest in peace, Ernie. Fouad Mustafa

Saddened to hear of Ernie’s passing. He was a respected leader whose kindness, professionalism, and ability to see the bigger picture left a lasting impression on me. I learned a great deal from his leadership on the McGill Hospital project. My heartfelt condolences to Mary, his family, and loved ones

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Dear Mary, My deepest condolences for the loss of your dear Ernie!!! He was a loving husband, father and an inspiration to countless friends! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Louise

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My Deepest condolences to the family , the beloved brother , dearest friend, husband , brother in law, and colleague., we have lost a kind, generous, loving family member and friend. I hope the many happy memories wil help you through this difficult time. Deepest sympathy, Janice

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To the whole Patton clan my most sincere condolences on the passing of Ernie. I came to know Ernie through as a founding board member of the Ottawa Maker’s Shed. Even after such a short time he made a great impression on me and I was sadden to hear of his passing. He was always thoughtful and forthright. We will miss his wisdom greatly.

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I had the privilege of working with Ernie for many many years. He embodied values that we all aspire to: honour, integrity, kindness and thoughtfulness. And a wonderful wry sense of humour. To Mary and family, please accept my deepest condolences but be comforted by the wonderful memories we all have of Ernie. He has left a wonderful legacy of family, friends and the buildings that will carry his mark for decades to come.

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I have been fortunate to work with many high quality individuals throughout my career as an aspiring Architect. Ernie was instrumental in my growth and success, and I will always be grateful for his support and guidance. Thank you, Ernie…RIP. My sincere condolences to Mary and the entire family.

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Condolences to Jon and family. Yvon et Christiane

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Jim and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Ernie's passing. He had been a great person to work with; learned a lot under his direction and will miss having lunch with him.

Our deepest condolences to the family. As a colleague on the MUHC project, I always appreciated Ernie for his personal and professional values. I cherish excellent memories of our time working together.

I had the privilege of knowing Ernie on the MUHC project, where I came to appreciate his humanity, his integrity, and his unwavering dedication to his profession. I deeply enjoyed working with him and I will miss him greatly. To Mary and the family: my sincere condolences.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Ernie’s family and friends. We had the pleasure of knowing Ernie through his participation in the Men’s Shed Ottawa Centre. Although our time with him was brief, he left a lasting impression on us. We particularly remember his engaging presentation about the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) in Montreal. Through his words and interactions, Ernie’s humanity and compassion shone through. He was always a calm, kind, and thoughtful individual, and we feel privileged to have known him, even for a short time. He will be remembered with warmth and respect. Alan DuSautoy, Men's Shed Ottawa Centre

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Ernie’s illness came as a huge shock to his seven siblings as throughout his life, he had been very healthy and active. He had such a unique combination of wonderful qualities, many of which were nurtured by our parents Annette and Desmond Patton. Ernie was thoughtful, a good listener, empathetic, humble, considerate and most of all a loving brother. He also demonstrated qualities that contributed to his success as a highly respected architect. He was intelligent, hardworking, very organized, modest and consistently acted with integrity. He learned carpentry skills very early in life and enjoyed swinging a hammer throughout, and in retirement as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. We are reeling from his passing but feeling very blessed to have had such a wonderful brother. Ernie's siblings

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