Nancy Rose Schmidt's Obituary
Nancy Rose Schmidt of Bridgeville, DE, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2021, at her home with John, her beloved husband of 54 years by her side. She was born on July 08, 1939, in Trenton, NJ, daughter of the late Joseph R. and Rose R. (Frech) Walsh.
Nancy and her husband, John lived many years in Chincoteague, VA, and finally settled in Bridgeville, their home for the past 16 years
Nancy graduated from Trenton State Teachers college (now called The College of New Jersey) with a bachelor and master’s degree. She began her career as an elementary school teacher completing it as a school counselor. In her spare time, Nancy enjoyed tennis, boating, travel, photography, and dancing at family gatherings. She was a nature lover and especially enjoyed bird watching.
Nancy is survived by her husband, John Schmidt; her three sisters: Sheila Scheibner of Ewing, NJ, Joanne Burns of Lawrence, NJ, and Rosemary (Brad) Pasko, of Ewing, NJ' her brother, Joseph R. Walsh of Vero Beach, FL; her sister-in-law, Anna Marie Orendac of Mt. Laurel, NJ; and many nieces and nephews. She had a special fondness for her niece Nicole McGinn who helped her navigate her final years.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 11:00 AM, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 528 East Stein Highway, Seaford, DE, where friends may visit beginning with 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 26223 Seaford Rd., Seaford, DE 19973.
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