Obituary of Marcella M. Patton

Marcella M. Patton - 1927-2014 Brooklyn Marcella M. Patton, 86, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2014 at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam, CT. Born in Putnam on September 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Reginald and Blanche (Despathy) Desmarais. On January 29, 1949 she married James M. Patton, who predeceased her in 2010. She leaves her son Mark and wife Jean of Pomfret, son Dennis of Brooklyn, daughter Cathleen Wyman of Manchester, NH, granddaughter Mariah (Wyman) Morin and husband Christopher, and their daughter Isla, all of Cumberland, MD. She was predeceased by her brother George Desmarais. She was a graduate of Killingly High School, Class of 1945. She was noted for her lovely soprano signing voice, and attended the University Of Connecticut. She cared deeply for the animal kingdom, for children in need but especially for her family, to whom she dedicated herself with patience and abiding devotion. She loved to cook and put to excellent use her knowledge of flavor, texture and technique. Some may remember her as a friendly face behind the counter at the Brooklyn Post Office. The family would like to thank the staff in the ICU at DKH, and Hospice of Northeastern CT. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held May 22, 2014 at 11:00 AM, at Brooklyn South Cemetery, Rt 169, Brooklyn, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Northeastern CT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Arrangements by Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson. To share a memory with her family, "Light a Candle" at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com