Nancy Patricia (Schmidt) Duke

July 14, 2023, Nancy Patricia “Pat” Duke (nee: Schmidt); Beloved wife of the late John Alexander Duke; Devoted mother of Susan Patricia Klotz and her husband Jon, Debbie Butz and her husband Ron and Joy Duke; Loving grandmother of Brandy  Canatella and her husband Wayne, Chris Goetzke and his wife Desi, Robert Smith, Jr., Corey Dahler and his fiancée Jessica, Zachary Dahler and his wife Justina, and Adriana Dahler; Proud great grandmother to Adam, Jude and Yana Goetzke; Lennon and Noah Dahler; Brian, Finley and Kinsley Dahler. Best friend to her furry companion, Tina. “Pat” was the last survivor of twelve siblings.

Ms. Pat loved her longtime community of Armistead Gardens in Baltimore city. She spent many hours as a volunteer for the community clothes closet. She could be counted on to prepare food for any event and was known for her cakes. She participated in the community watch also.

Mom also loved her dogs. It didn’t matter who’s dogs they were. After moving in with her daughters, she made donations of food and supplies to shelters in her daughters’ communities. She loved watching TV shows showing the antics of pets. Mom was enthralled by the stories of the “real life” of veterinarians and their struggles to help animals. 

Visitation Thursday 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at the CVACH/ROSEDALE FUNERAL HOME 1211 Chesaco Ave. Funeral Services Thursday, 7:30 pm. Private interment at Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making a donation to the Good Samaritan Fund at Jarrettsville Veterinary Center 3961 Norrisville Road, Jarrettsville, MD 21084.The Good Samaritan Fund provides cats and dogs with the care needed (food, shelter, diagnostics, treatment, surgeries, etc.) to keep them from knocking on heaven’s door. It gives these animals a light when all else seems to grow dark around them. JVC created this fund so we can be a voice of hope for these animals.

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