By Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent

Margaret Patterson, former mayor of Castalia and a present town commissioner, passed away quietly at her home on the morning of May 2. Patterson served the town of Castalia for over twelve years. She served first as a town commissioner and then served one term as mayor for the town. She then served an additional term as a town commissioner. In the most recent election, Patterson lost her bid for re-election but was appointed to fulfill the unexpired term of Jennifer Pernell, who resigned last year.

Patterson is survived by her husband, Irving and by two daughters and three grandchildren. As of press time, funeral details could not be confirmed.

"Margaret was a good woman and a smart lady," said Ola Mae Bobbitt, Castalia Planning Board Chairman and a good friend of the deceased. "When she went to the town hall, she knew why she was there and she took the time to learn what she needed to know.

"Margaret Patterson never had a personal agenda when she served the town," Bobbitt added. " She always put the needs of Castalia first."