RIP Don Paterson (Touchwood)

[Douglas Robinson]

Don's widow, Linda, informed me that Don passed away this morning around 9:30. Don was a longtime member here and, at least to me, was a master-craftsman. But foremost he was a gentleman and a family man. He was surrounded by family when he died. He led a full and fascinating life. I hope to post some pictures of his work.

It is his shop that I have been tasked with selling off, as shown in the following thread:

Shop sale: Contents of majority of a well kept shop in North Raleigh

I am sick at heart to be making this post. One of our long-term members is terminally ill. At his and his family's request I am assisting in selling the contents of his shop. For his families sake I am not revealing his name at this time. I spent a great deal of time earlier this year cleaning...

ncwoodworker.net

I will make additional threads for new items so they don't get lost. I will also be selling off the wood. I have to inventory and price the lumber first.

I will probably arrange an open house in about two weeks. There is a lot of stuff. Thanks to all that have responded.

 

[Oka]

So sorry

 

[Douglas Robinson]

Here is a picture of a clock Don made. I think it is a good representation of his craftsmanship.

 

[Martin Roper]

Best wishes to Don's family and friends.

 

[McRabbet]

My sincere condolences to Don's family and friends -- I met Don back when I was deeply involved in making and selling a dust collector bin sensor (Don was involved in the design of the circuit board I used) and I visited him and his shop. He indeed was a very accomplished woodworker and he will be missed. Kudos to Doug for all he is doing to help Don's wife Linda with selling his shop tools.

 

[mdbuntyn]

My condolences to Don's family

 

[mikeyt]

Sorry for the loss of your friend

 

[Raymond]

Another Carpenter has joined with the Master Carpenter! Condolences to the family.

 

[FredP]

If there's a wood shop in heaven I'm sure he's smiling from ear to ear. Till we meet again my friend.

 

[ScottM]

Words can't truly express. RIP Don. Prayers for all his family and friends.

 

[drw]

While I do not think I ever met Don in person, I know him from his postings on this site; he was a craftsman and was willing to offer his insights if he felt he could contribute to the discussion. My condolences to his family. Doug, you have been an outstanding friend to Don and a strong source of support for the family; thank you!

 

[Graywolf]

Dons presence will be missed on this site. Please express my deepest sympathies to his family.

 

[JNCarr]

Condolences to his family and all on the Forum who knew him.

 

[Jim M.]

My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Thanks for sharing Doug, and thanks too for helping a friend, his family and a beloved member of this community.

 

[Trey1984]

Condolences to his family and all his friends. Sorry for your loss

 

[Canuck]

Thanks for all you do Doug! My condolences to Don's Family. Always enjoyed Touch woods posts and the displays of his many talents. He will be missed.

 

[Mrfixit71]

Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[mkepke]

Rest in peace, Don.

-Mark

 

[Ralrick]

Sorry to see this Doug. I'll always remember and appreciate the time Don took to pass on some of his woodworking knowledge to me. His rocking chairs showed such incredible workmanship and the furniture he built for his house was beautiful.

RIP Don