Greenfield, MA – Natalie “Nat” M. Patterson, 88, of Greenfield, MA, passed away peacefully on January 22nd, 2026, after a long illness. The daughter of Alexander Lapinski and Grace Wikowski, Natalie was born on October 29, 1937, in Montague, MA. She attended Turners Falls High School and graduated in 1955.
One of five children, Nat is predeceased by brothers Alexander Lapinski, Jr. and Robert Lapinski and survived by her sister, Adele Lachowicz of Easthampton, MA and her brother Paul Lapinski of Hatfield, MA.
Nat and her husband, Donald F. Patterson, who predeceased her, raised four children in South Deerfield, MA. She is survived by Cheryl A. Patterson of South Deerfield, MA, Donald F. Patterson, Jr. of Hinsdale, NH, Susan M. Patterson and her wife, Tami Gaylor of South Deerfield, MA and David M. Patterson of Conway, MA. She is predeceased by Cheryl’s wife, Lorraine A Hart. Natalie is also survived by her 7 grandchildren, Max Patterson and his wife, Kayla Patterson; Sam Patterson and his wife, Taylor Patterson; Mary Grace Parsons and her husband, John Parsons; Ivy Brooks and her husband Austin Brooks; Nate Patterson and his fiancé Erika Poissant, McKenzie Patterson and her fiancé Ben Ruddock, and Abigail Patterson. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren. Nat also leaves behind her longtime dear friend, Phyllis Houle.
Nat worked at various jobs outside the home once her children were grown, but her proudest professional accomplishment was attaining her EMT certification in 1980. She was a volunteer EMT for the South Deerfield Fire and Rescue Services for many years.
Nat always took great pride in her family. She thoroughly enjoyed music and dancing, Cadillacs, lobster dinners, and ice cream sundaes.
Nat’s family would like to thank the many caring and compassionate employees of the nursing homes she resided at, including her most recent stay at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the South Deerfield Fire and Rescue Department 84 Greenfield Rd. South Deerfield, MA 01373.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kostanski Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com.
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