Irene S. Patterson, 85, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother of Berlin, died Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the home of her granddaughter Deborah. Born in West Hartford, daughter of the late George H. and Irene Saunders, she graduated from William Hall High School in 1945. Mrs. Patterson was employed by Cigna Insurance Company for sixteen years as a supervisor. Irene enjoyed and loved her dog “Honey”, vacationing on Cape Cod, playing solitaire, cooking and playing the piano for her family and friends. Her husband John F. Patterson predeceased her. Irene is survived by her children, Elisabeth Daniels of Middletown, Linda Steudl of Myrtle Beach, SC, John F. Patterson Jr. of Berlin and Jeffrey Patterson of Keene, NH. She is predeceased by a son Christopher and a daughter Kathleen. She was affectionately called “Gram” by her grandchildren who adored her, Deborah Aceto of Rockfall, Andrea Lopez of Newport Beach, CA, Katie Steudl of Las Vegas, NV, John Poland Jr. of Calabasas, CA and James Steudl and his wife Jess of Conway, SC. Irene was also proud of her six great-grandchildren, Richie, Christian, Rachel, Kellie, Evan, Mason and several nieces and nephews. Irene’s Celebration of Life will be Thursday, (August 30), 11:00 am at the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Ave., West Hartford. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 9:30-11:00 am prior to the service at the funeral home. Irene’s family would like to thank Vitas Hospice staff for providing care for their loved one and support to their family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Shriners Hospital, 516 Carew St.,Springfield, MA 01104-2396, the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492 or the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111.