Obituary of Jane McKinney Patten

The beloved and adored Jane Patten, peacefully passed away July 17th 2017 after a courageous battle with Central Nervous System Lymphoma. Jane was born on October 21st 1942 in Newton MA to Evelyn Bonin and Herbert McKinney. Jane later moved to Maine to marry her husband Roger Patten of Lincolnville, ME on July 3rd, 1960. Jane was a baker and cake decorator at Weavers Bakery of Belfast for thirty years. After leaving the bakery Jane decided to follow her dreams and opened 3 greenhouses in Northport, Maine; she called her business, “Jane’s Greenhouse”. Jane continued horticulture throughout the rest of her life as well as cooking; Jane loved to host and prepare meals for her family and friends. Jane was a caregiver and nurturer to all the lives she touched, she often used humor to fill her loved one’s lives with joy. Jane was survived by her loving brothers John McKinney of Pembroke MA, and Herbert McKinney of Deerfield NH and their families; her children Scott Patten and his wife Lynn of Belfast ME and Beth Patten of Belfast ME. Jane adored her grandchildren; Sarah Patten of Portland ME and Ian and Peter Patten of Belfast ME. Jane was especially proud of her great-granddaughter and namesake, Katelyn Jane. Jane is also survived by her dearest friend Bina of Belfast, ME. There will be a service August 12th, 2017 at St. Francis Church of Belfast at 1pm with a celebration of life to follow; all are welcome.