Departed Colleagues

Patricia Clements

Patricia Clements

Remembering long-time NCF member Pat Clements.

Patricia Gans Clements, 79, of Clarksville, MD, passed peacefully November 4, 2024. She was born in 1945 to Wade H. Gans Jr. and Josephine Pietrantonio Gans in Philadelphia, PA. Pat is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ron Clements, her brother Wade Gans III (Linda), her nephew, Wade Gans IV and and niece, Johnna Towsey (Brian).

After graduating from American University, Pat had a long and storied career as an Analyst and Manager for the National Security Agency. Pat was passionate about animal rescue, volunteering countless hours for a number of local animal rescue organizations. She also enjoyed many crafts and was an avid baker, earning many awards at the Howard County Fair.


A funeral service for family and friends was held at the Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, 12540 Clarksville Pike, MD on Sunday, November 10th at 1:00pm, immediately followed by a reception. A private burial will be held at a later date at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, Maryland.


In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Humane Society, or your favorite animal rescue.