PATRICIA ANN CALKINS

Patricia Ann Calkins (nee Marx), age 79, of Brunswick, passed away December 29, 2015. She was born September 22, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio to Uhle and Margaret (nee Brown) Marx.

She will be dearly missed by her beloved children, Teresa Shad, Donna (Terry) Deahl; brother, Jack (Sue) Marx; Goddaughter, Theresa LaCause; many grandchildren, including Amber (George), Christian, and Matthew; many great grandchildren, including Carter; special “daughters”, Sandy, Gail, Sherry; and her beloved cat, Winter.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert; son, Norman; and beloved pets, Summer and Autumn.

Patricia retired from Ohio Bell and was a member of A T & T Pioneers. She was a past president of Parents Without Partners.

Patricia was a generous person who loved everyone she met, especially her family, friends, and neighbors.

Friends may join the family for visitation Sunday, January 3, 2016 from 2 to 6 pm at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Road, (1/2 mile south of Route 303) Brunswick, OH 44212. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 4, 2016 at 11:00 am at St. Colette Catholic Church, 330 W. 130th St, Brunswick, OH 44212. There will be a visitation one hour prior to Mass at 10:00 am (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Cleveland.