PATTON, William Lawrence. December 3, 1936 - July 3, 2014. After months of declining health, Bill passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He will be fondly remembered by all that have been touched by his warm-hearted spirit. Bill served as a Principal / Teacher in the Delta School District for his entire career. Bill was well respected and loved by students and colleagues alike. Bill will be dearly missed by Dianna, his wife of 26 years. Bill was the proud father of four daughters; Kelly, Allison (Caleb), Melissa, Laurel (Clayton), and loving grandfather to Olivia, Charlotte and Aislin. He is also survived by his sisters Nadine Thom, Karen (Paul) Palitti, his brother Brian (Carol); many nieces and nephews and his step-children Debbie Reynolds (Jay) and David (Suzanne) Pearce; and his step - grandchildren Katrina, Jennifer and Michael. Celebration of Life to be held on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Sunnyside Villas clubhouse at 15008 26th Ave., South Surrey, BC.