Death Notice: John S. Patchell
John S. Patchell, 81, of St. Augustine, Florida, Dies on Oct. 3
The Portland Press Herald reported the passing of John S. Patchell, who was 81 years old and had long called St. Augustine, Florida, home. Mr. Patchell died on Sunday, October 3, according to the obituary notice posted by the newspaper.
The notice states that no formal services will be held to commemorate him. While the brief announcement offers little detail about his life or survivors, it serves as a public record of his death for friends, family, and former acquaintances.
Mr. Patchell’s obituary appeared in the death notices section of the Press Herald’s online edition, a customary place for residents and families across the region to share final farewells. No additional information—such as memorial arrangements, biographical highlights, or quoted statements—was included in the notice.
His passing is a reminder of the many quiet goodbyes that ripple through communities each year, often announced with just a few lines in the newspaper’s death‑notice column. For those who knew Mr. Patchell, the announcement may prompt personal memories and reflections on a life lived in Florida’s historic coastal city.
