Gwendoline L Patrino

her family. She was born in Southampton, England on March 19, 1926 to Harry and Maggie Rowe. She

married Ben Patrino on Guy Fawkes Day (November 5th) in 1945 in Lyn’s hometown.

Her life was larger than life, and could not possibly be captured in only a few words (in fact, Lyn was

featured in a bestselling British novel). Highlights include leaving her country and traveling 6,000 miles

to follow the man she fell in love with during WWII back to a little town south of San Francisco, CA;

working for Santa Clara University and the San Jose Police Department and volunteering for O’Connor

Hospital; and raising a much loved son, welcoming a daughter-in-law like a daughter to her family, and

teaching a granddaughter all the important things to know about life.

Lyn is survived by her son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter, John, Cindy & Jenn Patrino.

She is preceded in death by her husband and her three siblings (Peggie, Buntie, and Ron).

A final visitation will be held on Monday, June 18 th from 6-8p for anyone who is unable to attend formal

services on Tuesday, June 19 th at 2p at Oak Hill Cemetery (300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA). Following the

service, the family will be hosting a Celebration of Life at the Police Officers Association Club, (1151 N 4 th

St, San Jose, CA).

The family would like to thank all of the wonderful caregivers who made Lyn’s life and final days happy

and comfortable, along with any friends who are with us in spirit but cannot attend.