North Haverhill, NH Edward C. Patten, 76, Entrepreneur, Financial Consultant, and Propane Distributor, of North Haverhill, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, May 23, 2013 at his home. For the past several years he was the Chairman of the Board of Patten s Gas, a wholesale and retail business service the Northeastern Untied States. He also was Chairman of the Board of Upper Valley Commercial Corporation, a financial institution serving the Northeast. Born in North Haverhill, a son of Parke J., and Hazel (Munzey) Patten in 1936, he had been active in all types of fund raising and served on the boards of different organizations. In 1957 he joined the Cohase Lions Club and was elected that organizations youngest District Governor in 1967. In addition to his Lions club work; he served as the Cottage Hospital Board Chairman, served on the Board of Directors of several corporations, among them, National L.P. Gas Association, a past master of Grafton Lodge # 46 F&AM, as well as a 32 degree mason, and member of Bektash Shrine Temple, Concord, NH. He also served as president of the Haverhill Academy Corporation for many years. He was a member of the North Haverhill United Methodist Church, and the First Congregational Church of Haverhill, UCC, where he served as Trustee and financial counselor. Family members include his wife, Alfa M. Patten, his son David E. Patten and Kimberly D. Hines, of Piermont, NH, Madison, Christopher, and Forrest Brock of Bradford, VT; his daughter Deanna P. Mitchell and husband Guy S. of York, ME, and grandsons Jackson S. Mitchell of North Haverhill, and Marcus S. Mitchell of York, ME. Also Gary and Joanie Gautreau of Palm City, FL, Crystal and Ryan Farr of Hanover, NH, Nicholas and Michelle Lorusso of Conway, SC, Jeffrey, Darlene, and Zachary Gautreau of Thetford, VT, Trisha, Jared, and Walter Shipman of Piermont, NH, and Renee, Trent, Joshua, and Austin Palmer of Stuart, FL, along with several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Nancy Thornton, and brothers Carl, Richard, and Jim, and a son in law David E. Farr. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held in the First Congregational Church of Haverhill, UCC, 122 School Street, Haverhill, NH on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 2 PM. The Rev. David Norling, pastor will officiate. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the First Congregational Church of Haverhill, UCC, Building Fund, PO Box 102, Haverhill, NH 03765.