Steven Patterson

KENNEBUNK — Steven T. Patterson, 47, of Kennebunk, died on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, with his wife and family by his side.

He was born on May 15, 1968, in Woburn, Mass., the son of Thomas S. and Carole A. (McDonough) Patterson. Moving to Saco at the age of 11, he attended Saco schools and graduated from Thornton Academy in the Class of 1987.

Steven started his career in the restaurant business. With his brother David, he owned and operated Seacoast Seafood in Old Orchard Beach. He later became a general contractor and real estate developer. Over the past 20 years, he built more than 200 projects and developed two locations on the map, Patterson Drive and Mabry Lane, both in Kennebunk.

On Oct. 22, 1994, he married his love, Kristina Royer, in Lewiston. Together, they shared a marriage full of love, joy, family, and travel. His greatest joy in life came from being a father to his son, Jack. An avid fisherman and an excellent hunter, Steven also enjoyed golfing and playing softball.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Kristina Royer Patterson; son, Jack of Kennebunk; his parents, of Kennebunk; brothers Marc Patterson of Limington, David Patterson of Kennebunkport and Thomas Patterson Jr. of Casco; a sister, Samantha Patterson of Kennebunk; and many nieces and nephews. He took great joy in being an uncle. He was loved by all who knew him. Steven will live in our hearts forever.

Visiting hours will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm Street, Biddeford. A service in his honor will follow at 2 p.m. in the Hope Chapel. To share condolences online, please visit: www.HopeMemorial.com

In lieu of flowers, donations in Steven’s memory may be made to the Jack Patterson Education Fund, c/o Saco Valley Credit Union, P.O. Box 740, Saco, ME 04072.