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Patrick Doyle Obituary

Pat passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023. He was born to Sonny and Lucille Doyle on June 11, 1952 in Virginia Beach. Pat was a gentle soul with a great sense of humor. He loved animals, especially Pepper, Brinkley and Kittipoo. One of his great joys came from surfing which he learned with his friends and brothers. He surfed big waves in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Bali as well as here at home. He loved his family, keeping up with sports, reading, cooking and gardening.

Pat is survived by his brothers Michael, Joe and Allan and his sisters Claire Silverman (Noel), Wendy Doyle and Lesley Kennedy (Steve) and many loving nieces and nephews. Pat's spirit will live on through the memories of his family and friends. A private memorial service and burial will be held at a later time.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 1, 2023.

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Ned Wise

April 27, 2024

Pat was part of group of friends , who I first met when I was 11 . He was a really nice guy , ( compared to the rest of us ) . Never saw much of him after I went off to school . A lot of great memories about Pat and his family . He had the prettiest mom I had ever seen and as a big family living in smaller house there was a real good feeling on the times I went over there . We spent a lot of time hanging around the cabanas at the mariner smoking cigarettes and looking for the next adventure. Great guy from a great family

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Clay Camp

October 4, 2023

Always a good friend. Sail on brother. My thoughts and prayers to all.

Robyn Gardner Johnson

October 1, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My parents and then my children and I lived at 112 58th Street for years and we loved Mike, your Mom and your family. We'll be praying for you. Call anytime...Much love...Robyn Gardner Johnson 757 754 4059

Billy and Melinda Cocke

October 1, 2023

. Pat had that twinkle in his eye that drew everyone to him...so
many great memories were the result.

Love to all the Doyle´s - sorry for all of our loss

Chuck Brogan

October 1, 2023

I offer my sincere condolences to the entire family. I have known most of you from school and work, but my fondness for all of you was really formed by your parents during my frequent visits to the News Center. Can't remember ever driving by 57th Street and not thinking about your family. Mike, Wendy, Joey, Lesley, Allan and Claire- all of you are in my prayers.

Susan Hall Mathias

October 1, 2023

I am so very saddened to read of Pat´s passing and know that all of his brothers and sisters will miss him dearly. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. With many loving thoughts and memories of growing up together, running barefoot through our 57th street neighborhood and swimming at the beach from dawn till dusk. I treasure those memories shared with all of the Doyle´s. I send my love.

Kay Taylor

October 1, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family. I have wonderful memories of the six years we lived beside you on 57th Street.

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