Patricia Ann Elmlinger, 82, of New Canaan, CT passed away on September 4, 2013 at Stamford Hospital while surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on February 27, 1931 in Cleveland, OH to the late Patrick John and Mary Ann Lynch O’Brien. She attended Ursuline Academy and received a B.A. in Education from Case Western Reserve University. Pat and Joe Elmlinger were married in Cleveland in 1957. They also lived in Columbus, OH, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and then in New Canaan, CT since 1973. Pat is survived by her husband, Joe, her sons Paul of New York City and Joe of Greenwich, CT, and her six grandchildren. She was an elementary school teacher and was active in the American Association of University Women, The American Irish Historical Society, and the Darien Community Association. She had also been active in several other civic organizations in New Canaan. A memorial service will be held at St. Mark's Church in New Canaan, CT at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 14. For those who might wish to do so, in lieu of flowers, contributions in Pat's name can be made to the American Association of University Women Educational Opportunities Fund, 1111 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, or online at http://www.aauw.org/contribute/ Saturday September 14, 2013 , 11:00AM at St. Mark's Church Click for Map and Directions