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Portrait of Patricia E. Marin
In Loving Memory of

Patricia E. Marin

October 13, 1945 – June 18, 2023
Lived 77 years
West Stafford Cemetery · Stafford Springs, Connecticut
"Seeing a cardinal is a sign that your loved ones or angels are near."
Life story

Born in Portland, Maine, and raised on Chebeague Island, Patricia, better known as Pat, Ma, Mom, Grandma, or Great-Grandma moved to Connecticut as a child. It was there, during her teenage years, that she met the love of her life, Ray. Together, they built a marriage that spanned 60 beautiful years—filled with love, devotion, and shared memories.

Her family was her world. She poured her heart into raising two daughters, who miss her more than words can express. Her home was a haven of love, laughter, and warmth, always alive with the energy of holidays, birthdays, and family gatherings where she reigned as the beloved matriarch. She cherished her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, watching with joy and pride as they grew. Whether from the sidelines or in the thick of things, she was their biggest cheerleader, celebrating every milestone and achievement.

In her presence, you felt unconditional love and unwavering support. She nurtured not just her family, but the beauty around her—her gardens filled with vibrant perennials and the hum of hummingbirds that she so adored. Her favorite moments were spent on her porch, watching the tiny birds dance, as if nature itself was reflecting her own gentle spirit.

Her absence leaves an ache that cannot be filled, but her family feels her love in countless ways: a hummingbird’s visit, the bloom of a flower, a cherished memory that warms the heart. Though she has taken flight, her love endures—constant, reassuring, and close by.

Her legacy of love, strength, and family devotion lives on. She is missed beyond measure, and forever in our hearts.

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The world Patricia knew

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1945
Born October 13
1947
Patricia was 2 when Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier
1958
Patricia was 13 when the Hula Hoop craze swept the country
1963
1st Baby
1964
2nd Baby
1969
Patricia was 24 when the Woodstock music festival opened
1976
Patricia was 31 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1982
Patricia was 37 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1997
Patricia was 52 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2004
Patricia was 59 when Facebook was launched
2010
Patricia was 65 when Instagram was launched
2022
Patricia was 77 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2023
Passed away June 18, age 77
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