Lavington doctor Brendan Pattison will be remembered as a kind man with an enthusiasm for life and a passion for Essendon Football Club.
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Dr Pattison died after losing a long battle to a serious illness on August 15.
He was known for being a vital part of the Border community and owned the Lavington Clinic on Griffith Road and was an active member of St Anne’s Primary School.
Sacred Heart's Father Kevin Flanagan knew Dr Pattison through his work at the school and had seen him medically for a number of years.
“He had professionalism as a medical person and had a great rapport with people,” Father Flanagan said.
“He loved his family dearly and he did talk rather broadly about Essendon football side – a subject he was very caring about.”
Father Flanagan said Dr Pattison was a good man with an enthusiasm for life and a “quirky” sense of humour.
“Even right up until the end he talked about putting in his football tips and seeing his results from on high,” Father Flanagan said.
“He had a very positive view about life and he faced his death calmly and acceptingly.”
Dr Pattison died at 57 and Father Flanagan said his looks belied his years.
“He was youthful in his appearance and I think that’s how he approached life – with maturity but also youthfulness,” Father Flanagan said.
Dr Pattison was also a committed general practice supervisor with Bogong GP Training and chief executive Linda Moon said he enjoyed training junior doctors.
“Brendan generously shared his expertise and wisdom, actively contributed to our supervisor network and was a true role model to the next generation of GPs,” Ms Moon said.
“The high quality GP workforce now at Lavington Clinic is testimony to his dedication and leadership.
“Brendan was very highly regarded amongst his peers and the broader medical community and will be greatly missed by all involved in GP training.”
Dr Pattison’s wife Debby also sent a moving tribute to The Border Mail.
“The best love is the kind that wakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds, and that is what you have given me and that's what I hoped to give you forever. I will miss you every day of my life,” she said.
Dr Pattison is survived by his wife, five children Arthur, Dale, Alastair, Ainslie and Emily and grandson Elliot.
His life will be celebrated on Friday at 11am at Sacred Heart in North Albury.
He was youthful in his appearance and I think that’s how he approached life – with maturity but also youthfulness.
- Father Flanagan
