Patricia “Pat” Brenner Ives, 91, a longtime resident of Newtown, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023. Born July 19, 1931, to Moses and Madelyn Brenner of New Haven, Conn., Pat was a lifelong learner and a passionate educator who loved her family, faith, and community.

She received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Southern Connecticut and her master’s degree from Western Connecticut State University. She devoted 30 years to teaching third and fourth graders at Hawley Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Pat loved her students and had many memorable stories and moments from her time serving the families of Newtown.

Patricia had a strong faith that sustained her and she was an active member of St Mary’s Church of Bethel, Conn. She also loved reading, word puzzles, watching wildlife in her backyard, and Reese’s peanut butter cups. Pat enjoyed traveling after retirement, but relished spending time in Newtown. An avid crossword puzzle fan, Patricia would complete the New York Times crossword every week and word jumbles with her sister, Rita. She was always happy to talk for hours about difficult clues, Jeopardy questions, and local flora and fauna over a bowl of her beloved Cherry Chocolate Chunk ice cream.

She is survived by her three sons and their wives and families: Alan and Ann Ives of Harpswell, Maine; Paul and Susan Ives of Bethlehem, Conn.; and David and Cathy Ives of Madison, Conn. She has six grandchildren: Christopher Ives, Nicole Christensen, Julie Quinlan, Rebecca Ives, Sasha Ives, and Daniel Ives. She also has two great-grandchildren: Dante David Ives and Violet Annabelle Quinlan, and is also survived by her sister, Janet B. Franzoni.

She was predeceased by her siblings: Joseph Brenner, Helen Peck, and Rita Kunz.

The burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a charity of one’s choice.

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