Dorene Katherine Patton

Dorene Katherine Patton age 62 of Defiance, Ohio formerly of Maumee passed away in her home on December 3, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born March 6, 1957 in Sharon Pennsylvania to Michael and Elinor (Drowne) Kuklinca and graduated from high school in West Middlesex, Pa.  She enjoyed interior design, decorating her own home with each room being a different theme.   She also enjoyed her cats and genealogy, tracing her family back to the American Revolution.  Preceded in death by her parents and sister Debra McLyman, she is survived by her husband Fred; step-sons Donald, James (Lori), Dr. David (Joyce), Michael (Melanie) and Frederick (Melissa) Patton; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and nieces Victoria Whelen and Jessica Selders. There will be no visitation and services will be private.  The family suggests memorials to Ovarian Cancer Connection 5577 Airport Hwy. Suite 206 Toledo, Ohio 43615 or Friends and Felines Rescue Center 14597 Power Dam Rd. Defiance, Ohio 43512.  Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, Maumee assisted the family and condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com