Lois T. Hartel Patterson, 85 
Lois T. Hartel Patterson, of Hull, died on March 15 at the South Shore Hospital. She was 85.
Born in Boston’s West Roxbury neighborhood, she was the second daughter of Louis and Delia Hartel.
She graduated from Roslindale High School. 
Lois was proud to have worked at the John Hancock building in Boston, the Dedham Transcript newspaper, and the Hilton at Dedham Place. 
She loved walking (especially the beach), dancing, and spending time with her family. For all to remember, she had a unique laugh that was contagious.
Lois was the wife of Edmond Patterson for 62 years and the sister of the late Ethel Cahill. She leaves her five loving children: John Patterson and his wife, Susan; and daughters Paula Carlson and her longtime companion, David, Elizabeth and her husband, James Lowrie, Pamela Lounsbury and her companion, Walter, and Marie and her husband, Michael Hanlon. 
Lois is also survived by seven grandchildren: Jillian, Mackay, Erik, Sean, Michael, Ryan, and Hannah.
Visiting hours will be private.
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