Marlene Jean Patrick

Marlene Jean Patrick, 91, of San Rafael, passed away peacefully at home with family on Thursday, October 16, 2025.

Born on July 8, 1934, in Occidental, California, to Orville and Agnes Clark, Marlene was known for her kindness, humor, resilience, and a life devoted to her family and friends. She worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad in San Francisco, CA, for many years and retired in 1988. A devoted homemaker, she found joy in gardening, music, and entertaining family and friends. She will be remembered for her steady wisdom, tidiness, sense of humor, and the way she made people feel welcome.

Marlene is survived by her three children, Ronny, Robert, and Alayne Patrick; her grandchildren, Brianna Patrick, Lindsey Brusati, and Diana Patrick; her two great-grandchildren, Trae Patrick and Giorgio Brusati; and her sister, Evelyn Adams. She was preceded in death by her older brother, Skip Clark, and her younger sister, Harriet Bresciani.

A funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Memorial Park, 1700 Pleasant Hill Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472. A burial service will immediately follow at Druids Occidental Cemetery, 14445 Occidental Rd., Sebastopol, CA 95472.

Arrangements are in the care of Adobe Creek Funeral Home, 331 Lakeville Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. (707)789-9000