At Patterson Funeral Home, we provide only the finest in professional care. We are able to achieve this goal through our experienced, knowledgeable compassionate and caring staff.

Ed Nieuwesteeg

Ed Nieuwesteeg:
Ed was born and raised in Niagara Falls and is one of nine children. Ed attended St. Patrick Elementary School, Vanier, Notre Dame College in Welland and graduated with an honours degree in Business and Political Science from Wilfred Laurier University in 1982. After his marriage to Ruth-Ann Patterson, he returned to school attending Humber College and graduated in 1991 as a Licensed Funeral Director. At Humber, Ed received a number of awards. They included Best Overall Student, Wilfred Scott Humanitarian Award, a President's letter for the highest academic standing and the Anatomy award. Ed has been an active community volunteer for many years with the Jaycees, the Big Brother Association, Board Director for Community Living and Board Chair for YMCA for over ten years. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Hennepin Council and a Lector at St. Thomas More Church.
Ed is a three term elected trustee for Niagara Catholic District School Board and has been instrumental in the development of the new Saint Michael's High School and the new west end Niagara Falls elementary school. Ed spends many hours in hockey arenas watching his son Ryan play travel hockey and loves to spend story time with his daughter Alexandra.

Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg

Ruth-Ann Nieuwesteeg:
Ruth-Ann is the great granddaughter of the late J. J. Patterson and is the fourth generation dedicated to funeral service. She attended Stamford CVI. In 1985 she graduated with first class honours from Brock University with an Honours Degree, majoring in Management and Marketing. During her University years, Ruth-Ann held numerous positions with the Brock University Student Union - her last position being Vice President. After graduating, Ruth-Ann continued her studies at the Universite de Besancon in France. Before coming home to Funeral Service, Ruth-Ann spent 12 years working in Educational Publishing in Toronto in senior management. In 1998, she joined her husband Ed in the family business. Ruth-Ann is an active volunteer in the community. She has taught children's liturgy at St. Thomas More Church, has organized the Knights of Columbus Children's Christmas parties, served as chairperson for Father Hennepin School Council and past member for the Regional School Council for the Niagara Catholic District School Board. She is in her fifth year as a member of the Board of Directors for Family and Children's Services and currently a member of the City of Niagara Falls Park in the City Committee.
Ruth Ann enjoys listening to her daughter Alexandra play the piano and enjoys Saturday mornings at either the basketball or soccer games with her son Ryan.

Debi Langford:
Born and raised in Niagara Falls, Debi has been with Patterson Funeral Home for five years assisting in the personalization of funerals and administrative work for the Funeral Home. Debi lives in Chippawa with her husband Ken and their two children, Scott and Megan. She is a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Womens League and is past president of the St. Michaels High School family. Debi's husband is a member of the Chippawa Lions.

Eugene O’Laughlin:
Eugene has been on staff as a Funeral Director Assistant for seven years. He was born and raised in Niagara Falls. Eugene’s duties range in scope. If he isn’t busy assisting with a funeral service, you will find him engaged with a host of gardening tasks. It is through Eugene’s efforts that Patterson has won the Trillium award for many years.

Peter Stirpe:
Peter has been a Funeral Director Assistant at Patterson Funeral home for four years after retiring from a managerial position with General Motors. Peter has spent most of his life in Niagara Falls. He is married to Vicki and has two daughters, one son and three grandchildren. Peter is a very active volunteer. He is a member of the Holy Name Society, St. Vincent de Paul Society, a Knights of Columbus member, a lector at Our Lady of the Scapular Church and was a recent recipient of the Bishops Award and chosen for the Pope John Paul II Jubilee Award.

Adaline Robbins:
Adaline helps out as a part time receptionist . She retired from Brian Cullen motors where she worked as a controller for over thirty years. She is an active volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society. Adaline lives in Niagara Falls with her husband Bill.

Aileen Lelievre:
We got to know Aileen when we took care of the funeral arrangements for her late husband Bobby. Although she is employed full time with Shoppers Drug Mart, she works at the Funeral Home as a part time receptionist. Aileen has been with us for four years. She has three children and eight grandchildren. She is a Eucharistic Minister at St. Patrick’s Church in Niagara Falls.

Shirley Wall:
Shirley is a part time receptionist and seamstress for Patterson Funeral Home. Many people recognize Shirley from her earlier days spent working at Ohio Brass and Bette Lyn Fashions. Shirley lives in Niagara Falls where she raised her five children and she is a devout member of St. Andrew United Church.