Linda Jane Dale Pataky, age 77, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at CT Hospice in Branford, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of the late James and Florence Nugent Dale. She was a retired EFT Coordinator in the banking industry. Linda was a kind and gentle person who enjoyed gardening, traveling with her husband, and was very involved with her grandchildren and their activities. She was also an avid UConn Huskies basketball fan and a skilled canasta player. Survivors include her beloved husband of 57 years, Richard W. Pataky, devoted daughters; Janet Spray of Milford, Carole Markland and her husband Joe of Trumbull, Margaret Pataky of Ansonia and Kathy Pivarnik and her husband Rick of Shelton, three brothers and their spouses; James and Frances Dale of Brandon, FL, Peter and Rose Dale of Dublin, CA and Thomas and Christine Dale of Ansonia, two sisters, Joyce DeLucia and her husband Vincent of Shelton and Nancy Dale of Shelton, seven loving grandchildren, Justin Spray, Alicia Pivarnik, Briana Pivarnik, R.J. Pivarnik, Daniel Lampart, Alaina Pataky and Samantha Markland and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her grandson, Steven Spray. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday March 16, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Dennis & D'Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main St. Stratford. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday March 17, 2016 at 10:00 am in the Trumbull Congregational Church, 3115 Reservoir Ave. Trumbull with Rev. Tim Hare, officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory can be made to Smilow Cancer Hospital. To offer online condolences please visit www.dennisanddarcy. com