Patricia McLain, age 84 of Marion, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 10, 2015 at the Kingston Residence of Marion.
Patricia was born on January 26, 1931 in Marion, the daughter of Carlos and Clara (Dutt) Tuttle and the younger sister of Dorothy (Tuttle) McCombs. Patricia was the valedictorian of the Class of 1949, graduating from Harpster High School. She worked at Columbia Gas, part-time at the Fairview Emanuel Baptist Church in Youngstown and was a devoted mother and homemaker.
On July 1, 1948, Patricia was united in marriage to Richard L. McLain in Marion, Ohio. Together they shared nearly 66 years of marriage until he preceded her in death on February 3, 2014.
Patricia was a true example of what love is. She had a special way of caring for and nurturing others. She had a compassionate heart and had the incredible ability to empathize with those who needed a listening ear.
She loved to garden and was proud of her beautiful roses. She enjoyed sewing, often having many projects going but it was hard to find the time to finish them all. Family was a blessing to her and baking with her family was a treat for everyone.
Patricia is survived by her children: Kathleen McLain, Kristine McLain-Madaleno, Karen McLain-Valentine and Jonathan (Christine) McLain; grandchildren: Brianna McLain, Izabel Madaleno, Evelyn and Julia Valentine, Owen and Liam McLain; great grandson Elijah McLain.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 13, 2015 at the Denzer-Farison-Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home, 360 East Center Street, Marion from 10AM to 11AM; Funeral services will immediately follow at 11AM ; Burial will be in the Chapel Heights Memory Gardens.
Donations may be made to the Marion General Hospital Hospice.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff and volunteers at the Kingston Residence of Marion Memory Care Unit and the Marion General Hospital Hospice for their exceptional compassionate care.
Denzer-Farison-Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home is honored to have been chosen to serve Patricia’s family and your condolences may be expressed to them by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
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