Natalina S. ‘Tina’ Paterson

1923-2009

RUMFORD – Natalina S. “Tina” Paterson, 85, of Erchles Street, Rumford, died Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Rumford Hospital, Rumford, with her family by her side.

She was born in Rumford on Nov. 4, 1923, the daughter of Natale and Cleofe (Corti) Saisi, and graduated from Stephen’s High School in Rumford, class of 1942.

She loved her family and was a lifetime professional homemaker, and when someone said “I love you”, she responded “love you more.” She was known to her grandchildren as “Noni,” which is Italian for grandmother.

She was married in Rumford on Sept. 25, 1948, to Edward J. “Pinky” Paterson, who died in Rumford on Oct. 17, 2006.

Survivors include daughters, Kristina McBean and husband, Thomas, of Hampden, Kim Manoush and husband, John, of Raymond, Nikki Lyden and husband, James, of Westbrook; sons, Edward Paterson and wife, Marie, of Rumford, Kip Paterson and wife, Lisa, of Putnam, Conn.; granddaughters, Natalie Fournier and husband, Adam, of Bangor, Chelsea, McKenzie, Delaney and Brylee Paterson, Jordan and Colby Parent of Rumford, and Quincey and Jamisyn Lyden of Westbrook; a great-grandson, Derek Fournier of Bangor; a brother, Dr. Robert Saisi and wife, Joyce, of Rumford; sisters, Olga Buccina and husband, Joseph, of Rumford, and Marie Boudreau of Rumford.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband; sister, Flora Angiolillio; brother, Michael Saisi; grandson, Craig McBean; and a special brother-in-law, Robert Boudreau.