Marion Peak Robotti

Marion died peacefully in her home in Carmel on Wednesday, April 8. She was born in Oakland, California, and raised in Los Gatos and the Campbell area of the Santa Clara Valley. Marion graduated from Notre Dame High School in San Jose, class of 1934. She earned a B.A. at the University of Santa Barbara (which later became UCSB). Marion served in WWII in munitions production, inspection and training. She worked in Europe for five years after the war as a civilian Employee of the Military, where she met her husband of 56 years, John. They settled in Carmel in 1958, when John was posted to Fort Ord. She then began a very active volunteer life in service and community affairs. Marion and John traveled extensively maintaining long term friendships in Europe and all over the USA. She especially enjoyed her garden at her home as well.

Of the many organizations and boards that Marion served on over the years, dearest to her was the Community Hospital Auxiliary which she joined in 1962. She served the Auxiliary in every leadership position including President. After 45 years, she is one of only a few volunteers to log over 20,000 hours. Other leadership positions include Community Hospital Board of Trustees, California Institute of Social Work, Monterey History and Art, Harrison Memorial Library Foundation, Central Coast VNA, Altar Society of Carmel Mission Basilica, and the Panetta Lecture Series Task Force just to name a few.

Marion earned numerous awards and honorable recognitions including the Laura Bride Powers Award from the Monterey History and Art Association, Community Hospital’s Pinnacle of Excellence Award, Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, the J.O. Handley award from the Rotary Club of Carmel and the National Philanthropy Day 2013 Philanthropist of the Year. Marion has been quoted as saying “Our whole purpose in being here is doing for others.”

Marion is preceded in death by her husband John. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews on both coasts and many close friends here and abroad.

Marion’s family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Community Hospital Auxiliary, Attn: Development, P.O Box HH Monterey, CA 93942, Legal Services for Seniors, 915 Hilby Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955, Carmel Public Library Foundation P.O. Box 2042 Carmel, CA 93921, Central Coast Visiting Nurse Association, P.O. Box 2480 Monterey, CA 93942 or Carmel Foundation, P. O. Box 1050 Carmel, CA 93921. Marion's family extends their deepest grattitude for all the care that the staffat Peggy's Homecare provided.

Services will be held at Carmel Mission on April 23 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be held at the Paul Mortuary on April 22, 5:00-8:00 pm.