Dr. Patricia Jean McElhiney O’Boyle, 90, of Winchester, VA passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021, at her home surrounded by her children. Her life was dedicated to God and her family, passionately sharing her love of music and education by teaching thousands of students throughout her adult life. Pat ignited the spark ofContinue Reading
left a message on October 10, 2022:
I know you must miss her every day! She gave all she had to the.children learning violin. My daughter was about 10 when she started and her precious time with Dr O’Boyke was meaningful and memorable. Pat was generous and loving to our daughter and made her feel special and loved. Genuinely the sweetest lady we have ever known. God bless you and keep you. Amen
left a message on August 9, 2021:
Weiling and I will always remember the amazing love Dr. Pat showed our family and the intimate way she welcomed us into her world. Cailyn will forever treasure her letters of love and encouragement. Her light and laughter will be missed, but her legacy of love will live on in our hearts.
left a message on June 27, 2021:
I'm so sorry about your loss! I just heard about this now. I always check up on dr. pat every year since I moved away to North Carolina from SHA. She will always remain in my heart and memories <3
left a message on June 27, 2021:
I used to be a violin student of Dr. Pat's when I still lived in Virginia. I absolutely adored her, and she was the absolute best at what she did. I remember that we had the same birthday month, and she would always come into the birthday book picture with us.
I love you so much; thanks for always being there for me. I miss you <3
-Ava
left a message on March 22, 2021:
MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT THE O”BOYLE KIDS: PAUL, BRENDAN, KATIE AND MAUREEN ON THE DEATH OF THEIR DEAR MOTHER. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN OVER THE YEARS. I miss her terribly. God be with you all. Karen K Harris
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
left a message on March 15, 2021:
Pat was--is--one of the most remarkable people to have lived in this world: brilliant, unassuming, generous, loving without expectation. Even after too many years of not having seen her, she remains for me one of the best models for a life lived...perfectly.
left a message on March 15, 2021:
Thank you all for the most kind and loving thoughts and prayers. Our lives will forever be changed with the loss of our Mother. But take comfort in the truth that her spirit, that beautiful , loving spirit, is with God.
The greatest gifts we all received was her devotion, love , and compassion. I will not be the same without her, but will be better because of her. I miss you Mom.
left a message on March 14, 2021:
I send my thoughts and prayers to your family on the passing of Pat. She was such a dear person. There was not a time that she did not stop and give me a hug when she saw me. She was a light in my life. She touched everyones life in a special way. God Bless you.
left a message on March 13, 2021:
Blessed to have such a brilliant and loving aunt. Pat lit up all our lives. Missing her terribly.
left a message on March 12, 2021:
She was like a mom to us all!
She will be greatly missed
left a message on March 11, 2021:
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of Pat's family and friends. We had the honor and blessing of knowing, learning from, working with and performing with her for many years.
Here is a video of a song I wrote for Pat some years back I call "Planxty O'Boyle". I play it whenever I perform live. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-wXpRPp2KRy2808sdAadrLEGi2uWKmg3/view?usp=sharing
left a message on March 11, 2021:
Martin and I send our sympathy to Dr. Pat's family,
You were fortunate children, grandchildren, and brothers, sisters. Her generosity was magnanimous. She led our writing group until she could no longer. We missed her terribly. Our memories of her will continue to lead us. We loved you, Dr. Pat.
Carol and Martin Janowitz
left a message on March 11, 2021:
We are deeply saddened for your family’s loss. She was a kind hearted, loving woman to all. Holding space in our hearts for each of you.
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Paul & Emily, sorry for your loss. Sending up a prayer for peace and comfort for the family.
left a message on March 10, 2021:
All of the Caludas were blessed for knowing Pat, spiritually, musically and academically. The love she had for EVERYONE always showed through and was an inspiration for us all. We never saw her without a smile on her face (even if it was wry when irked). Her insatiable hunger for learning, her respect for others, her love for God and family, as well as her "How are ya, Darlin'" will live on in our hearts. We are better for having known Pat O'Boyle. The world has lost a living saint.
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Our dear Dr. Pat will always be remembered for her kind and generous soul and her love of music and the violin. I remember one of her young students came to class and said that something was really wrong with his violin and that it made terrible sounds. She listened to him carefully, adjusted a few things and played a few notes that sounded heavenly and said to him, I think it’s all better now. He was thrilled!
left a message on March 10, 2021:
We thank you for sharing your beautiful mother with so many. The love she gave to so many of us will be forever missed, but never forgotten. She was a beautiful woman, friend and teacher for so many and for that she has changed our lives and the world in which she lived. We send you all our sincerest condolences, love and prayers. Melissa & Michael Pryor
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Mom,
Thank you. There is so much we could say but it is hard to put it into words. Since we were kids you gave us unconditional love, advice (whether we wanted it or not ?) laughter, a love of music and family. We know that you are finally at peace, you are with Dan smiling down on us all.
We love you forever and know that we will see you again one day.
❤️ Bryan, Theresa, Nicholle and Samantha
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Gonna miss calling you up and asking for spelling and language errors. What a beautiful soul you are. You will surely be missed. May you some down on us from heaven. ❤️
left a message on March 9, 2021:
There are no words that can be said for the loss of a parent. So I send you healing blessings so that you can carry on with your head up !
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
left a message on March 9, 2021:
So deeply sorry for your loss, may the memories bring you peace and comfort ♥️
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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left a message on October 10, 2022:
I know you must miss her every day! She gave all she had to the.children learning violin. My daughter was about 10 when she started and her precious time with Dr O’Boyke was meaningful and memorable. Pat was generous and loving to our daughter and made her feel special and loved. Genuinely the sweetest lady we have ever known. God bless you and keep you. Amen
left a message on August 9, 2021:
Weiling and I will always remember the amazing love Dr. Pat showed our family and the intimate way she welcomed us into her world. Cailyn will forever treasure her letters of love and encouragement. Her light and laughter will be missed, but her legacy of love will live on in our hearts.
left a message on June 27, 2021:
I'm so sorry about your loss! I just heard about this now. I always check up on dr. pat every year since I moved away to North Carolina from SHA. She will always remain in my heart and memories <3
left a message on June 27, 2021:
I used to be a violin student of Dr. Pat's when I still lived in Virginia. I absolutely adored her, and she was the absolute best at what she did. I remember that we had the same birthday month, and she would always come into the birthday book picture with us.
I love you so much; thanks for always being there for me. I miss you <3
-Ava
left a message on March 22, 2021:
MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT THE O”BOYLE KIDS: PAUL, BRENDAN, KATIE AND MAUREEN ON THE DEATH OF THEIR DEAR MOTHER. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN OVER THE YEARS. I miss her terribly. God be with you all. Karen K Harris
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
left a message on March 15, 2021:
Pat was--is--one of the most remarkable people to have lived in this world: brilliant, unassuming, generous, loving without expectation. Even after too many years of not having seen her, she remains for me one of the best models for a life lived...perfectly.
left a message on March 15, 2021:
Thank you all for the most kind and loving thoughts and prayers. Our lives will forever be changed with the loss of our Mother. But take comfort in the truth that her spirit, that beautiful , loving spirit, is with God.
The greatest gifts we all received was her devotion, love , and compassion. I will not be the same without her, but will be better because of her. I miss you Mom.
left a message on March 14, 2021:
I send my thoughts and prayers to your family on the passing of Pat. She was such a dear person. There was not a time that she did not stop and give me a hug when she saw me. She was a light in my life. She touched everyones life in a special way. God Bless you.
left a message on March 13, 2021:
Blessed to have such a brilliant and loving aunt. Pat lit up all our lives. Missing her terribly.
left a message on March 12, 2021:
She was like a mom to us all!
She will be greatly missed
left a message on March 11, 2021:
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of Pat's family and friends. We had the honor and blessing of knowing, learning from, working with and performing with her for many years.
Here is a video of a song I wrote for Pat some years back I call "Planxty O'Boyle". I play it whenever I perform live. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-wXpRPp2KRy2808sdAadrLEGi2uWKmg3/view?usp=sharing
left a message on March 11, 2021:
Martin and I send our sympathy to Dr. Pat's family,
You were fortunate children, grandchildren, and brothers, sisters. Her generosity was magnanimous. She led our writing group until she could no longer. We missed her terribly. Our memories of her will continue to lead us. We loved you, Dr. Pat.
Carol and Martin Janowitz
left a message on March 11, 2021:
We are deeply saddened for your family’s loss. She was a kind hearted, loving woman to all. Holding space in our hearts for each of you.
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Paul & Emily, sorry for your loss. Sending up a prayer for peace and comfort for the family.
left a message on March 10, 2021:
All of the Caludas were blessed for knowing Pat, spiritually, musically and academically. The love she had for EVERYONE always showed through and was an inspiration for us all. We never saw her without a smile on her face (even if it was wry when irked). Her insatiable hunger for learning, her respect for others, her love for God and family, as well as her "How are ya, Darlin'" will live on in our hearts. We are better for having known Pat O'Boyle. The world has lost a living saint.
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Our dear Dr. Pat will always be remembered for her kind and generous soul and her love of music and the violin. I remember one of her young students came to class and said that something was really wrong with his violin and that it made terrible sounds. She listened to him carefully, adjusted a few things and played a few notes that sounded heavenly and said to him, I think it’s all better now. He was thrilled!
left a message on March 10, 2021:
We thank you for sharing your beautiful mother with so many. The love she gave to so many of us will be forever missed, but never forgotten. She was a beautiful woman, friend and teacher for so many and for that she has changed our lives and the world in which she lived. We send you all our sincerest condolences, love and prayers. Melissa & Michael Pryor
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Mom,
Thank you. There is so much we could say but it is hard to put it into words. Since we were kids you gave us unconditional love, advice (whether we wanted it or not ?) laughter, a love of music and family. We know that you are finally at peace, you are with Dan smiling down on us all.
We love you forever and know that we will see you again one day.
❤️ Bryan, Theresa, Nicholle and Samantha
left a message on March 10, 2021:
Gonna miss calling you up and asking for spelling and language errors. What a beautiful soul you are. You will surely be missed. May you some down on us from heaven. ❤️
left a message on March 9, 2021:
There are no words that can be said for the loss of a parent. So I send you healing blessings so that you can carry on with your head up !
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
left a message on March 9, 2021:
So deeply sorry for your loss, may the memories bring you peace and comfort ♥️
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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