Tanya M. Patterson

July 10, 1946 - April 7, 2018

Seabrook, NH – Tanya M. Patterson, 71, of Seabrook, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at her home. Tanya was born in Monson, ME, the only daughter of the late Maurice and Ruth (Costigan) Davis. Raised in Monson, Tanya graduated from Monson High in 1964 and later earned her Associate’s Degree in Accounting. She married the love of her life, the late David L. Patterson, Sr. in 1966 and after spending time in Danvers and Peabody, MA settled into Amesbury, MA to raise their family. She had worked at the former Wilson Square Drugstore in Peabody for over 10 years and also worked as a bookkeeper for a number of other local businesses. Family was most important to Tanya and spending time with them were the happiest times in her life. She had an amazing sense of humor and game nights with her family were full of laughter and fun. All who knew Tanya knew she was the ultimate Momma Bear with a fierce sense to protect her family and friends. Tanya’s love and protection will leave a hole in the hearts of her family and friends. Tanya leaves her son, David L. Patterson, Jr. of Cedar Rapids, IA, her daughters, Sandy Ellison, Lynette Cote and Sherry Cadell, all of Seabrook and her six grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of over 48 years, David L. Patterson, Sr., and her brother, Robert Davis. Services will be held at 1 PM on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Abbot Evangelical Free Church, 102 Main Rd., Abbot, ME 04406. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Abbot Evangelical Free Church at the above address.