BELMONT — Madeline Fuller Patten, of Belmont, went to be with her Lord on Nov. 4, 2015, at the age of 86.

Madeline was born to Agnes and Albert Fuller on April 14, 1929, in Searsmont. She married Wylie Patten on July 26, 1946, and together they raised four children in their 59 years of marriage. She worked hard to provide for her family working at various places such as Maple Wood Poultry Plant, Belfast Pants Factory, Waldo Shoe Factory, Truitt Brothers Shoe Factory; providing childcare in her home to many families in the Belfast area; and making wreaths.

Madeline loved quilting and made and sold many beautiful quilts. She enjoyed gardening and canning all kinds of fruits and vegetables. She adored babies and children of all ages, and her infectious laugh and loving nature made them adore her. She was blessed with a large family and spent many hours of her life with them.

Madeline is survived by her three daughters, Kathleen and her husband, Ken Ryan, of Belmont, Diana and her husband, Robert Ryan, of Northport, and Amber and her husband, David Larochelle, of Searsport; eight grandchildren, Lori-Ann and her husband, Bill Kirby, Chris Ryan and his wife, Jessica, Matthew Larochelle and his wife, Amy, Ken Ryan and his girlfriend, Misty Moulton, Bob Ryan and his wife, Megan, Justin Larochelle and his wife, Jen, Chad Gray and his wife, Christine, and Angela and her husband, Andy Dumas; 17 great-grandchildren, Morgan, Crystle and Neil Kirby, Amber and Haley Larochelle, Kendra, Landon and Kaitlyn Ryan, Caleb Ryan, Nicholas Larochelle, Alex, Julianna, Valerie and Brianna Gray, and Clark, Gwen and Adaline Dumas; and her great great-grandchildren, Jack, Carter and Sophia.

Madeline was predeceased by her husband, Wylie; and her son, Damon.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. at Faith Bible Baptist Church on Route 173 in Searsmont. A private family graveside service will follow the funeral service and refreshments.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home.