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Rev. George Morton (Mort) Paterson (aka GMP2) passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 in Beamsville, Ontario in his 85th year. Born in Unity, Saskatchewan on February 15, 1935, son of George Martel (aka GMP1) and Edna Paterson. Beloved husband of Liesbeth Dienaar. Proud father of Judi (Olli), Linda (Gary), and George Michael ("Mike", aka GMP3). Loving "Grandpa Mort" of Derek, Tara (Chris), Brennan, Brianna, and George Mitchell ("Mitch", aka GMP4). Brother of late Robert (Marion), Lorna (Bill) and Edwin. Former husband of Ruth, the mother of their three children, and Dora (MacCallum) Sadler. Mort will also be missed by some very special life-long friends. He was ordained a minister of the United Church of Canada in 1963 and served several congregations in Ontario, as well as the Hamilton Conference of the United Church as Mission Officer. He also taught Philosophy at Acadia University, Wolfville, N.S., and at Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario. At the time of his death, Mort was a resident of Albright Manor Long-Term Care Residence. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Nursing and Support staff at Albright Manor, and to the larger Albright Gardens Retirement Community for their continuing love and support over the years. Visitation at Trinity United Church, 4287 William Street, (parking off King Street) Beamsville, on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. A Service of Remembrance will take place later the same day at 2 p.m. at the church. If desired, memorial donations to your local Food Bank, the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada, or the Albright Foundation would be sincerely appreciated.