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Marlene Jean Patrick
1934 - 2025
BORN
1934
DIED
2025
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Marlene Patrick Obituary
July 8, 1934 - October 16, 2025
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. Marlene also had a love of horses and horse racing. 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
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Bob-Sy Schaafsma-Krebs
Yesterday
We worked with Marlene for 30+ years @ Southern Pacific. When we moved to Phoenix 11years ago we kept in touch with “phone cocktail” time. Will miss you dear friend ❤
Adobe Creek Funeral Home
October 20, 2025
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Matthew Nelson
October 19, 2025
Such a beautiful Woman. To conjure a thought activates the spirit, so may the memories be plentiful.
Alicia Ferrando
October 17, 2025
Sending our love and prayers to the whole family through these difficult times.
Greg and Alicia Ferrando
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