Obituary: Patrick J. Doyle, 65, Of Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — (From Wallingford Funeral Home): Patrick J. Doyle, 65, of Wallingford, husband of Ann-Marie (Murdock) Doyle, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2024 at his home.

Patrick was born in New Haven on February 18, 1959, a son of the late Francis and Frances (Opalinski) Doyle.

Patrick worked for Metro North Railroad as an electrician for 30+ years, before retiring in 2019. Patrick was passionate about the outdoors, always with his hiking stick, exploring many of the national parks. One of his greatest accomplishments was hiking Yosemite's half dome.

He had a love for gardening and could often be found outside working in his greenhouse, recruiting anyone willing to join. He loved all his kids and family but he had a soft spot for his granddaughters; with whom he had a special bond. He will always be known and loved for being a great Poppy/Pop-Pop. Friends also played an important role in his life, especially his California "dudes" and spouses, whom he would visit as often as he could.

In addition to his wife, Ann-Marie, he is survived by his sons, Daniel Doyle and his wife, Avery and Colby Claflin; his daughters, Kyle Marie Claflin, Chelsea Doyle and Lindsay Doyle; his three granddaughters; Chase Marie Claflin-Albert, Ella June Doyle and Lydia Rose Doyle, his siblings, Janice and John Thurston of Wallingford, Michael and Sharon Doyle of Durham, Peter and Karen Doyle of Northford, Mark and Debra Doyle of Guilford, Mary Claire and Andy Whalen of West Simsbury, Frank Doyle of Meriden, and Joyce and Michael Barnwell of Lewiston; and many nieces and nephews.

Patrick’s family will receive relatives and friends at The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext. on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, directly at the Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Road in Wallingford.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to his favorite charities to continue his memory.

Listed below are a few of the charities Patrick donated to.

Charity: Water

Connecticut Foodshare

Doctors Without Boarders

Give Well

Greenpeace

Habitat for Humanity

Kindest Alternet

NRDC Action Fund

ProPublic

Sempervirens Fund

SmileTrain

The Nature Conservancy

Trees.org

For more information and to leave online condolences, visit Wallingford Funeral Home here.