Armand K. Patch ... retired from GE; at 79

LEBANON, Maine - Armand K. Patch of Lebanon, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 26, 2022. He was 79 years young and still full of life.

He was born on August 1, 1943, in Rochester, N.H. to Howard Patch and Madeline (Maxfield) Patch.

He worked at GE for 40 plus years as a machinist. After retirement he continued to keep a healthy and active lifestyle. He always kept busy as a jack of all trades. He was very talented and could build and rebuild just about anything.

He was always an avid outdoorsman. Hunting and fishing were his two passions. He enjoyed the tranquility and peace of the woods and made so many wonderful memories with his family and friends. He absolutely loved fishing with his children and grandchildren also.

The love he had for his family was undeniable. He cherished every moment big or small. He will always be remembered for his sarcasm, stubbornness, his strong work ethic and his bigger than life attitude. He was the rock for his family and loved unconditionally. He loved his four legged pup Lexie to no end and now he will be able to spend eternity with her.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Sharon, daughter Michele and her husband Steve of Lebanon, daughter Sheila and her husband Joseph of Middleton, N.H., daughter Bianca Troiano of Somersworth, N.H., son Matthew Troiano and his wife Sarah of Union ,N.H. Grandchildren Jared Scott, Jason Scott, Alan Nichols and Ella Troiano.

His siblings Mary Jones of East Rochester N.H., Mike and Jill Patch of Milton Mills N.H., Silvia and Ron Arcouette of Farmington N.H. Also many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents, siblings Howard Patch, Ronal Patch, Robert Patch, Ethel Lizotte, and Rose Beatty.