Obituary of Patricia Martin

Patricia Martin 95 passed away September 26, 2026, at Beechtree Nursing and Rehab. She was born on September 27, 1931, in Urbana, Ohio the daughter of the late Carl and MaryVon Clark Madden. She had several different roles working for the US government working for the Foreign Technology Department for the Air Force and working as an auditor for Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Pat was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church of Ithaca, and Dryden Senior Citizens. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and attending concerts. She was predeceased by her parents, and her son-in-law Paul Horton.

She is survived by her husband and longtime companion, Howard Fairchild; Daughters: Linda (Joseph) Baldwin and Vickie Horton; Six grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, October 1st from 4 to 6 PM at Perkins Funeral Home, located at 55 W Main St, Dryden, NY 13053. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 8th from 1 to 5 PM at The Xenia Community Center, located at 1265 W 2nd St, Xenia, OH 45385 .