Janet B. Patterson

Janet was born on September 6, 1930, to the late Berthe and Herbert Baum. She was raised in Larchmont with her brother, Bruce Baum and was a 1948 graduate of Mamaroneck High School. She studied Textile Design at Syracuse University, graduating in 1952. Janet worked in the textile design field for a number of years, designing fabrics, towels and sheets.

On March 3, 1962 she married Frank Patterson Jr. who predeceased her in 2010. Together they had a daughter and a son, Anne and Jim.

Janet was an accomplished artist who was a long-time member of The Scarsdale Art Association, serving on the board in the role of Secretary. She exhibited her work in many local shows, including those at The Scarsdale Library, Mamaroneck Artists’ Guild and The Greenburgh Town Hall. She was particularly talented at botanical watercolors but loved to experiment with other art forms and could often be found with sketchbook and pen in hand. Her works are in many local private collections.

Janet was known for her kind, patient and caring ways. These traits made her an excellent teacher and she led an oil painting class at the Greenburgh Multi-Purpose Center until recently.

An active member of The Scarsdale Women’s Club, Janet participated in their many programs. She was a member of the Westchester County Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni Organization and The Greenville Community Church. She was a good friend to many and will be missed by all.

Janet is survived by her brother, Bruce Baum of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas, her children and their spouses, Anne and Charlie Wilmerding of Villanova, Pennsylvania and Jim and Pamela Patterson of Fairfield, Connecticut and five grandchildren; Lila, Olivia and Charlie Wilmerding and Anna and Everett Patterson.

A service in celebration of her life will be held at Greenville Community Church on Thursday May 2nd at 11:00.